--- title: "TD2320 - Family Group Conferencing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13e21c5e-cdd7-4a9d-8638-2be6949eaab1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13e21c5e-cdd7-4a9d-8638-2be6949eaab1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13e21c5e-cdd7-4a9d-8638-2be6949eaab1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13e21c5e-cdd7-4a9d-8638-2be6949eaab1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-28" --- # TD2320 - Family Group Conferencing Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13e21c5e-cdd7-4a9d-8638-2be6949eaab1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13e21c5e-cdd7-4a9d-8638-2be6949eaab1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13e21c5e-cdd7-4a9d-8638-2be6949eaab1.json) ## Summary Derby City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Family Group Conferencing in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender, identified by the title "TD2320 - Family Group Conferencing," falls under the 'Health and social work services' industry category. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage as of 28th January 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st March 2026 and running until 28th February 2027, with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract value is set at £180,000 for the maximum period inclusive of extensions. Suppliers were required to express interest by 18th December 2025, with a deadline for tender submissions by 19th December 2025. The Safe and Sound Group has been awarded the contract. This procurement provides valuable opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those skilled in delivering community and social services. Businesses specialising in facilitating Family Group Conferences and enhancing family outcomes could find opportunities for growth and showcasing their exceptional service quality. With a total potential budget of £180,000, companies can leverage this tender to build relationships with the Derby City Council and bolster their reputation in delivering effective social work services. The open procedure invites diverse business participation, promoting competitive offerings to ensure high-value service delivery within the East Midlands region. ## Notice Derby City Council is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for provision of Family Group Conferencing. The initial contract period is 1 year. The contract is estimated to commence 1st March 2026 and expire 28th February 2027. There will be an option to extend the contract for 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is 2 years. There is a maximum budget of PS90,000 per annum, a total of PS90,000.00 over the initial contract term. Should the contract be extended for a further 12 months, the total contract value shall not exceed PS180,000.00 over the full contract term inclusive of any extensions. The service will: * To facilitate and deliver high quality Family Group Conferences (FGC) in Derby, in accordance with the identified policies, practice standards and aims of the Family Group Conference Service. * To ensure that the service delivered is effective, of exceptional quality and value for money. * To ensure that preparation for the FGC reflects any existing formal or statutory plans in place (e.g., Child Protection Plan, Child in Need Plan). * To fully include the voice of children, young people and their families in decisions relating to the services being provided. * Ensure that the Family Plan is child focused, does not compromise the safety of children and meets the expectations of the referring agency. * To improve outcomes for families in Derby City. Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 11:30PM on 18 December 2025. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 10:00am on 19 December 2025. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for TD2320. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3240040-8343-4811-8899-1ff976467032 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £180,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 2FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SAFE AND SOUND GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 28 Jan 2026 at 17:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3240040-8343-4811-8899-1ff976467032 - 24 Nov 2025 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27432dcb-52c1-4b76-aebf-daf0fc1ff1e5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3240040-8343-4811-8899-1ff976467032 28th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27432dcb-52c1-4b76-aebf-daf0fc1ff1e5 24th November 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.derby.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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