---
title: "W620 - In-home support for parents and children in emergency circumstances"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f82a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-17"
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# W620 - In-home support for parents and children in emergency circumstances

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f82a

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## Summary

Derby City Council has completed a procurement process for in-home support services for parents and children facing emergency circumstances, aimed at facilitating immediate safety planning and safeguarding actions. This direct award contract falls under the light-touch procurement special regime and was issued below the competition threshold, reflecting a streamlined approach. The procurement was executed using the "direct" method without competition, targeting services within the health and social work sector. The contract was awarded to Purple Heart Healthcare Limited, a small and medium enterprise (SME), with a contract term from 31 March 2025 to 31 December 2025, valued at £95,000. The award decision, tagged under health services, supports initiatives in the UKF region of the United Kingdom.

This tender showcases key opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those capable of providing immediate response and safeguarding support. The procurement process, tailored for SMEs, signifies favourable conditions for small businesses seeking to expand their service footprint in the public sector. Purple Heart Healthcare Limited's successful award highlights the potential for similar entities to leverage their expertise in emergency care to secure governmental contracts. Businesses with a focus on light-touch services and those experienced in regulatory compliance within the UK framework will find this sector promising for future collaborations and growth. By engaging in such service provision, companies can bolster their reputation and presence in public welfare initiatives, paving the way for expanded opportunities in the contracting landscape.

## Notice

In home support for parents and children in emergency circumstances to aid immediate safety planning and enable statutory services to progress action to safeguard children - direct award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083983-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £95,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PURPLE HEART HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 15:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083983-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083983-2025
  17th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://purplehearthealthcare.co.uk/
- https://www.derby.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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