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title: "Provision of a Supervised Contact Service"
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# Provision of a Supervised Contact Service

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fbc2884-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Derby City Council is seeking tenders for the provision of a Supervised Contact Service aimed at supporting vulnerable children and young people in the Derby area. This open procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2017 and last for two years, expiring on 31 March 2019. Interested suppliers were required to submit expressions of interest by 8 December 2016, and the deadline for final submissions was 10.00am on 9 December 2016. The total contract value is set at £405,000, with a minimum financial threshold of £270,000 for potential bidders.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those specialising in child welfare, social work, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process values their contributions. Businesses that can offer flexible, effective, and safe supervised contact solutions will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, thereby contributing positively to community welfare while expanding their service offerings.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the supply of services in respect of flexible and effective Supervised Contact Services for vulnerable children and young people either in the city of Derby, or out of the city of Derby area where legal proceedings are in progress or have ended and young people remain in the care of Derby City Council "Looked After". Supervised Contact is court ordered resulting from; * Care Proceedings where the Authority is concerned that a child is at risk of or suffering significant harm (pre-court) * A Care Order which grants the Authority shared Parental Responsibility for a child with their parents (post-court) This service is required to meet our statutory obligations to deliver court ordered supervised contact (both pre and post court proceedings) to vulnerable children and young people. Supervised Contact usually takes place after school hours and during school holidays. It is vital that the Service can respond to fluctuating levels of Service requests especially during weekdays 3pm to 6.30pm, Saturdays and school holidays. Venues to facilitate contact must be neutral, safe and accessible. Supervised Contact sessions typically last up to two hours and supervisors must have competent observational, recording and reporting skills. The initial contract period is two years; the contract is estimated to commence 01 April 2017 and expire 31 March 2019. There will be the option to extend the contract by one further year subject to performance, funding and business needs. Please note we will only accept expressions of interest through our e-tendering system at www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest. Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 11pm on 8th December 2016. However, 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 9th December 2016.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07ad0bd-c26a-4d9d-aff9-41e74fc68d26 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £405,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £405,000 |
| 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 | CHILDREN FIRST DERBY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2017 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07ad0bd-c26a-4d9d-aff9-41e74fc68d26
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee4102c-1823-44d4-ab05-8ab49d7d5b89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07ad0bd-c26a-4d9d-aff9-41e74fc68d26
  30th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee4102c-1823-44d4-ab05-8ab49d7d5b89
  9th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Midlands Tenders

## Notice URLs

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

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