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title: "Provision of Family Time Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0386cd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-01-27"
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# Provision of Family Time Services

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0386cd

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## Summary

Derby City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Family Time Services" within the health and social work services category. The council was looking for a Provider to deliver a safe and effective Family Time Service for children and young people, as mandated by court orders. The tender had a total value of £132,000, with an active contract signed on 26th January 2023. The buying organization required high-quality services that ensure the safety and positive relationships of families involved in the care system.

This procurement opportunity by Derby City Council presents a chance for service providers specializing in health and social work services to engage in delivering crucial Family Time Services. Businesses aiming to compete should focus on their ability to ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people during supervised contact sessions. This opportunity demands organisations with expertise in maintaining a secure and supportive environment for families involved in court-ordered care arrangements.

## Notice

Derby City Council is seeking a Provider to deliver a flexible and effective Family Time Service across and outside of Derby on behalf of its People Services Directorate. The Provider is required to deliver a good quality Family Time Service that is safe (physically and mentally) for the children and young people and enables the child/young person and their families to build safe and positive relationships for the future. Family Time is court ordered supervised contact session resulting from a Care Order which grants the Authority shared Parental Responsibility for a child/young person, with their parents (post-court).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Derby City Council is seeking a Provider to deliver a flexible and effective Family Time Service across and outside of Derby on behalf of its People Services Directorate. The Provider is required to deliver a good quality Family Time Service that is safe (physically and mentally) for the children and young people and enables the child/young person and their families to build safe and positive relationships for the future. Family Time is court ordered supervised contact session resulting from a Care Order which grants the Authority shared Parental Responsibility for a child/young person, with their parents (post-court).

Options: One extension of up to 12 months

Renewal: Initial term of twelve months with an option to extend for up to another twelve months. Potential date for advertising renewal if option is not taken is November 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002502-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If option to extend not taken then potential date for advertising renewal is November 2023. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £264,000 |
| Lots value | £264,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £132,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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), TLF11 Derby |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHILDREN FIRST DERBY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2023 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002502-2023
- 19 Nov 2022 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032888-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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