--- title: "HCC - 07/16 The Provision of a Family Group Conference Coordinator / Advocate for the Family Group Conference Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ea1e4dbd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea1e4dbd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea1e4dbd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea1e4dbd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ANY OF THE PROJECTS LISTED ON THE PORTAL" published: "2016-11-18" --- # HCC - 07/16 The Provision of a Family Group Conference Coordinator / Advocate for the Family Group Conference Service Buyer: ANY OF THE PROJECTS LISTED ON THE PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea1e4dbd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea1e4dbd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea1e4dbd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Hertfordshire County Council is currently seeking bids for a contract titled "HCC - 07/16 The Provision of a Family Group Conference Coordinator / Advocate for the Family Group Conference Service." This procurement falls within the health and social work services category and is located in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the active stage, having been published on 21st July 2016, with a tender deadline that closed on 15th September 2016. The contract will specifically cover the provision of Family Group Conference coordinators and advocates, split into two lots, with a contract period running from 1st November 2016 to 31st January 2019. The procurement method used is an open procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and community support services, particularly those that can offer expertise in coordinating family involvement in social care decisions. Companies that provide advocacy services or have experience in child protection and statutory review services would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. As it involves sensitive and impactful community services, successful bidders could enhance their reputations and expand their portfolios within the sector, potentially leading to further opportunities in public service contracts. ## Notice The Family Group Conference Service (FGCS) was initially set up in Hertfordshire in 2009 by the Council to deliver the Family Group Conference (FGC) model of working with families. The Service is currently located within the Child Protection and Statutory Review Service of Hertfordshire County Councils Children's Services, Safeguarding and Specialist Services. The FGCS recognises the rights and responsibilities of families and communities to make decisions about their children and provides a framework for families to exercise this responsibility, the Family Group Conference. The contract will be split into two separate lots. Lot 1 will be for FGC coordinators and Lot 2 will be for FGC advocates. Applicants are able to apply for individual lots or apply for both lots. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed and attested under the common seal of the Council. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. PLEASE USE THE REVISED RESPONSE DOCUMENT WHEN SUBMITTING YOUR BID THAT CAN BE FOUND IN THE CLARIFICATION TAB. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625d0a67-4ac9-4e33-936c-f43cbec4d659 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2016 - 31 Jan 2019 | | 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 | ANY OF THE PROJECTS LISTED ON THE PORTAL | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625d0a67-4ac9-4e33-936c-f43cbec4d659 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625d0a67-4ac9-4e33-936c-f43cbec4d659 21st July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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