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W620 - In-home support for parents and children in emergency circumstances

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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17 Dec 2025 at 15:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has completed a procurement process for in-home support services for parents and children facing emergency circumstances, aimed at facilitating immediate safety planning and safeguarding actions. This direct award contract falls under the light-touch procurement special regime and was issued below the competition threshold, reflecting a streamlined approach. The procurement was executed using the "direct" method without competition, targeting services within the health and social work sector. The contract was awarded to Purple Heart Healthcare Limited, a small and medium enterprise (SME), with a contract term from 31 March 2025 to 31 December 2025, valued at £95,000. The award decision, tagged under health services, supports initiatives in the UKF region of the United Kingdom.

This tender showcases key opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those capable of providing immediate response and safeguarding support. The procurement process, tailored for SMEs, signifies favourable conditions for small businesses seeking to expand their service footprint in the public sector. Purple Heart Healthcare Limited's successful award highlights the potential for similar entities to leverage their expertise in emergency care to secure governmental contracts. Businesses with a focus on light-touch services and those experienced in regulatory compliance within the UK framework will find this sector promising for future collaborations and growth. By engaging in such service provision, companies can bolster their reputation and presence in public welfare initiatives, paving the way for expanded opportunities in the contracting landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W620 - In-home support for parents and children in emergency circumstances

Notice Description

In home support for parents and children in emergency circumstances to aid immediate safety planning and enable statutory services to progress action to safeguard children - direct award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f82a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083983-2025
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
£95,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 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
Not specified
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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