Award

Family Group Conferencing (FGC 09/25)

CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2026 at 11:14

Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 14:20

Planning

30 Jun 2025 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

Conwy County Borough Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Family Group Conferencing (FGC 09/25)," located in Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom (region UKL13). The contract centres on delivering support through family-led conferencing to address the needs of children who are at risk. The process followed an open competition procurement method, culminating in an award announced on 18 February 2026. The contract, categorised under social services, will commence on 1 April 2026, with a term running through to the possibility of extension until 31 March 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in social work services. The process was geared towards below-threshold, light-touch procurement, which prioritises quality over price. With a total contract value totalling £350,000 (gross amount £420,000), it offers a stable and potentially extendable business opportunity for eligible organisations. Companies familiar with delivering community and social support, especially those adept in collaborative family engagement models, are well-positioned to compete effectively. The successful supplier, Y Bont, identified as an SME, exemplifies the type of organisation that can thrive under such contracts, indicating prospective avenues for growth in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Family Group Conferencing (FGC 09/25)

Notice Description

Conwy County Borough Council have carried out a tender exercise to deliver support in the form of Family Group Conferences by offering a process led by family members to plan and make decisions for a child/children who are in need or at risk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0555ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014658-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85310000 - Social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
FGC 09/25
Contact Email
contractsteam@conwy.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLWYN BAY
Postcode
LL29 0GG
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire

Local Authority
Conwy
Electoral Ward
Rhiw
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Y BONT

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