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Intent to Direct Award - Family Group Conferencing (FGC) Service

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Jun 2025 at 14:04

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Hartlepool Borough Council involves a direct award for a Family Group Conferencing (FGC) Service. This tender falls under the services industry category and is focused on providing guidance and counselling services. The council, situated in Hartlepool, UK, has chosen Changing Futures North East as the supplier, continuing their involvement from earlier stages of the project. The procurement process is classified as "below threshold - without competition" and is in the award stage, with the contract period scheduled from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026. A milestone for the future signature date is set for 27th June 2025.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in counselling and guidance services, particularly those experienced in public sector engagements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit from this tender, especially those looking to establish or expand their footprint within local government projects. By continuing partnerships like these, organisations can foster growth and enhance their service portfolio in cooperation with municipal authorities like Hartlepool Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Intent to Direct Award - Family Group Conferencing (FGC) Service

Notice Description

In 2023 HBC was successful in securing grant funding from DfE as part of the Family Network pilot which was used to deliver a Family Group Conference service. The tender was won by Changing Futures North East (CNFE). Funding was extended in 2024 and further confirmation received recently received that DfE funding has been extended for a further 12 months to continue the pilot for a third year. HBC, given CFNE's participation to date and as the original successful tenderer, has moved to Direct Award. Estimated value of contract to operate from 01 July 2025 to 30th June 2026 is PS58,755.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0552b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034781-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,775 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHANGING FUTURES NORTH EAST (CFNE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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