--- title: "Market Consultation - Family Group Conference" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e8339e26-a1f6-4073-8b53-baed8d872f4b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8339e26-a1f6-4073-8b53-baed8d872f4b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8339e26-a1f6-4073-8b53-baed8d872f4b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8339e26-a1f6-4073-8b53-baed8d872f4b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-04-26" --- # Market Consultation - Family Group Conference Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8339e26-a1f6-4073-8b53-baed8d872f4b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8339e26-a1f6-4073-8b53-baed8d872f4b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8339e26-a1f6-4073-8b53-baed8d872f4b.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is currently engaged in a market consultation for a Family Group Conference Service aimed at improving outcomes for children and families. The consultation is classified under the social work and related services industry, with the procurement process in the 'Planning' stage. Interested parties can submit their feedback until 25th May 2018. The proposed contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2019 and will span until 31st March 2022. Responses and insights from key stakeholders will be instrumental in finalising the specifications for this service. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in social work services, guidance, and counselling. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, given the nature of the services required. By contributing to this initiative, businesses can not only enhance their visibility but also foster growth within the public sector by addressing critical community needs in children's support services. ## Notice PCC is in the process of considering our options for a Family Group Conference Service for children and families. A Family Group Conference (FGC) is a meeting that brings together extended family members and friends so as to enable them to find a solution to a particular problem or challenge that is being experienced. The focus of the meeting is usually about improving outcomes for children, either by strengthening the supports available to them and their parents or sometimes identifying alternative care arrangements. The purpose of this market consultation is to share with you our draft specification and ask you to comment on our requirements. Any information a provider shares could be used to assist drafting the final specification and will be treated as confidential. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of conducting a market consultation exercise for the following project - Market Consultation - Family Group Conference. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07651abf-ca05-4818-b5b3-8d8c0fbeb225 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 25 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 26 Apr 2018 at 11:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07651abf-ca05-4818-b5b3-8d8c0fbeb225 - 26 Apr 2018 at 11:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07651abf-ca05-4818-b5b3-8d8c0fbeb225 - 26 Apr 2018 at 11:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07651abf-ca05-4818-b5b3-8d8c0fbeb225 - 24 Apr 2018 at 10:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07651abf-ca05-4818-b5b3-8d8c0fbeb225 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07651abf-ca05-4818-b5b3-8d8c0fbeb225 26th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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