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Safe Sleep Volunteer Support

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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24 Sep 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Safe Sleep Volunteer Support," aimed at supporting the delivery of the Safe Space to Sleep programme in Mexborough. Classified under the services category, specifically social work and related services (CPV: 85300000), this procurement falls within the sub-central government sector. The contract was awarded on 1st March 2025 to Family Lives, an SME supplier headquartered in Hatfield, United Kingdom. The procurement process adopted was direct and was conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract covers the period from 24th September 2025 to 31st March 2026, focusing on the UKE31 region.

This tender affords business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in social services, particularly those with an interest in volunteer management and community support programmes. Companies that can provide tailored, people-centric services in the public sector could find ample engagement in similar procurements. The focus on collaborative community service delivery offers a platform for businesses to showcase innovative approaches to volunteer management, thereby expanding their portfolio and enhancing reputation within the public sector in the UK.

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Notice Title

Safe Sleep Volunteer Support

Notice Description

Support the delivery of Safe Space to sleep programme in Mexborough

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a0c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059144-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategicprocurementteam@doncaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1302736977

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAMILY LIVES

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