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title: "Family Group Conferencing"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-06-04"
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# Family Group Conferencing

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-360ea6e2-0110-4116-abfd-81bdc20a6ed1

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council is currently seeking applications for the "Family Group Conferencing" service, aimed at supporting a diverse range of families within the North East of the United Kingdom. This tender is at the active stage, with a procurement method classified as an open procedure. The tender period will close on 12th June 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 1st August 2020 and will run until 31st July 2022. The total estimated value of this service is £180,000, classified under social work and related services.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community/social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the provision of essential support services that aim to prevent children from becoming "looked after". Companies specialising in social work, family support, or related services that can provide innovative approaches to family assistance would be well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing positively to the welfare of families across Northumberland.

## Notice

Northumberland County Council's (NCC) Family Group Conferencing (FGC) Service seeks to support a wide range of families which includes but is not exclusive to: * the cohort of children and families who have traditionally benefited from this service and which has focussed on families with teenagers * families with an unborn child or within the 0-5 age range who are receiving support from our early help locality teams and where there are concerns regarding mental health and substance misuse The aim is to provide short term assistance to families requiring additional support as part of a range of early intervention and prevention services designed to prevent children becoming "looked after". The service will be required throughout Northumberland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96068957-d5ac-4dd7-9a39-19be1a8505cb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2020 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96068957-d5ac-4dd7-9a39-19be1a8505cb
- 5 May 2020 at 14:53 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b9417a9-931a-48ff-b35f-34ff617f058d
- 4 May 2020 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df2f37ca-13b8-4434-92fd-7319b5201e04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96068957-d5ac-4dd7-9a39-19be1a8505cb
  4th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df2f37ca-13b8-4434-92fd-7319b5201e04
  4th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b9417a9-931a-48ff-b35f-34ff617f058d
  4th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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