Tender

Provision of Family Group Conferences 2020

DORSET COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Mar 2020 at 16:18

Tender Notice
Tender

28 Feb 2020 at 11:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council is initiating an open tender for the 'Provision of Family Group Conferences 2020', with the aim of selecting suitably experienced service providers. This procurement falls under the social services industry category and is intended to enhance decision-making processes for children and young people at risk. The tender period ends on 30th March 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 1st August 2020, spanning one year with the potential for two additional 12-month extensions. The total contract value is £320,259, and delivery is required within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for service providers specialising in social services, particularly those with experience in family dynamics, child welfare, and community engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be well-suited to participate, provided they can demonstrate the capability to organise and manage Family Group Conferences while fostering collaboration with involved families and professionals. As demand for such services is projected to increase, successful bidders may find substantial growth potential in this area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Family Group Conferences 2020

Notice Description

Provision of Family Group Conferences 2020 - Open Tender Procedure Dorset Council is seeking tenders from suitably experienced and capable service providers for a Family Group Conference (FGC) Service. A Family Group Conference (FGC) is a decision making and planning process facilitated independently, where the wider family and friend's network agree and make plans and decisions for children and young people who * have been identified as being at risk * and are in need of a plan that will safeguard and promote their welfare * and which will address the problems identified by professionals who know the child. Family Group Conferences are arranged and co-ordinated by a Service Provider following an appropriate referral. They can be held for a variety of reasons related to the welfare of the child or young person. An FGC can involve all family members, friends and other adults who the family feel can contribute to making plans for the children. The decision makers at family group conferences are the family members and not the professionals. Professionals though, can also be included in the process as appropriate and with the agreement of the family. Dorset Council has commissioned the use of Family Group Conferences since late 2015 initially as a short-term pilot scheme and then through a longer formal contract. Demand for the service has grown quickly. It is anticipated to increase further as the benefits of FGCs become more widely known. The Service Provider shall: * Organise all Family Group Conferences and FGC Review Meeting arrangements, * Ensure participation of parents/carers and families, * Build and maintain relationships with other services * and meet all the requirements of the service specification attached to this tender. The Service Specification also details the service aims and objectives, description of the service and eligibility, staffing requirements, referral process, performance management and reporting. This tender relates to provisions for children, young people, adults and their families. The contract will commence from 1st August 2020 and will run for a period of 1 year with the possibility of 2 further 12-month extension periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72d84d6d-8eca-4cac-be94-dc500027fe61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc18f0b-c23a-4485-99fb-c842874ac219
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,259 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1UZ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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