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W660 - Care and Support required due to Safeguarding concerns, this has been unavoidable because they have no family in the UK able to supervise them.

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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11 Dec 2025 at 08:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council, a sub-central government public authority, is managing a procurement process titled "W660 - Care and Support required due to Safeguarding concerns." This contract is focused on providing supervision for parents to ensure the safety of children in circumstances where family support is unavailable. The awarded supplier for this service is Purple Heart Healthcare Limited, based in Leicester. This procurement falls within the health and social work services industry category. Key procurement details include a direct procurement method, executed below threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £90,000, was signed on 23 June 2025 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2025. Services will be delivered within the United Kingdom's UKF region and the process is currently at the Award stage, having been completed.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in child and family services. Small to medium-sized enterprises like Purple Heart Healthcare Limited are well-suited to engage in such contracts, emphasizing their capacity to deliver specialised care and support services effectively. Companies seeking growth in the public sector marketplace would benefit from maintaining awareness of similar procurement opportunities and honing their expertise in safeguarding and family supervision services. The direct procurement approach indicates potential for businesses with niche capabilities to secure contracts without extensive competition, enhancing business growth opportunities in targeted sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W660 - Care and Support required due to Safeguarding concerns, this has been unavoidable because they have no family in the UK able to supervise them.

Notice Description

Supervision of parents, this reduces the risk of harm to the children. Purple Heart Healthcare Limited are supervising a two parents whilst they continue to care for their child. The reason for this is due to safeguarding concerns, this has been unavoidable because they have no family in the UK able to supervise them. There is no existing contract which could be used for circumstances such as this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f34a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081741-2025
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
22 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katy Preece
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01332 640768

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 HEART HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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