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Care and Support required due to Safeguarding concern

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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11 Dec 2025 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, has completed a procurement process titled "Care and Support required due to Safeguarding concern." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within health and social work services. Located in Derby, United Kingdom, the procurement method used was a direct award, conducted below the threshold without competition as part of a light-touch regime. Key dates include the contract signing on 20th June 2025, with the contract period running from 23rd June to 31st December 2025 at a value of £90,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in health and social work services. As the main supplier awarded here, Purple HeartHealthcare demonstrates the opportunities available for businesses aiming to enhance their portfolios through government contracts. Companies focused on care and support services designed to address safeguarding concerns would find similar tenders a promising avenue for growth and partnership with local government entities. Participation in such procurements can facilitate access to public sector work and provide a stable foundation for business expansion.

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Notice Title

Care and Support required due to Safeguarding concern

Notice Description

Care and Support required due to Safeguarding concern - direct award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f348
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081737-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PURPLE HEARTHEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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