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title: "Family Group Conferencing Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bbdb"
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buyer: "HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Family Group Conferencing Service

Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bbdb

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## Summary

Hartlepool Borough Council has concluded a direct procurement process for the Family Group Conferencing Service, with the contract awarded to Changing Futures North East. This decision extends the service for an additional 12 months under the Family Network Pilot scheme, ensuring continued support for vulnerable families without disruption. The procurement, classified under the guidance and counselling services industry (CPV 85312300), took place in Hartlepool, UK, with a contract period from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2027. The procurement stage was completed on 24th June 2026, following the signing of the contract on 16th June 2026, valued at £106,110.38 gross. The approach taken was below threshold and without competition to maintain service continuity and quality.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the delivery of family and social services, particularly those with experience working with public authorities. SMEs specialising in counselling and guidance services, like Changing Futures North East, are ideally positioned to benefit from such contracts, as they offer specialised, relationship-based services crucial for the effective execution of projects serving vulnerable demographics. Businesses capable of providing trained staff up to the required practice model and those familiar with handling TUPE implications during transitional phases stand to leverage such government contracts for long-term growth. These opportunities emphasise the importance of collaboration with local councils and understanding the specific requirements and challenges faced within the social care sector.

## Notice

Funding for the Family Group Conferencing service under the Family Network Pilot has recently been secured for a further 12 months. This contract is necessary to maintain continuity for vulnerable families and avoid disruption to a specialist, relationship-based service. The existing provider ensures consistency, with staff already trained in HBC's practice model, and previous attempts to recruit in-house have been unsuccessful. A change in provider at this stage would introduce avoidable risks to service quality and established relationships. A 12-month extension allows time to review the service, engage stakeholders, consider TUPE implications, and carry out a compliant procurement process aligned with future social care reforms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059286-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £88,425 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARTLEPOOL |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS24 8AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Hartlepool |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Hartlepool |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHANGING FUTURES NORTH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 09:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059286-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059286-2026
  24th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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