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Family Group Conferencing

Derby City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Derby City Council

Buyer Address: The Council House - Corporation Street, Derby, UKF11, DE1 2FS, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Katy Preece

Contact Email: procurement@derby.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: 01332 640768

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
180000.0 GBP
Gross: 180000.0 GBP
Published
24 Nov 2025, 10:04
Deadline
19 Dec 2025, 10:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Derby City Council is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for provision of Family Group Conferencing. The initial contract period is 1 year. The contract is estimated to commence 1st March 2026 and expire 28th February 2027. There will be an option to extend the contract for 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is 2 years. There is a maximum budget of £90,000 per annum, a total of £90,000.00 over the initial contract term. Should the contract be extended for a further 12 months, the total contract value shall not exceed £180,000.00 over the full contract term inclusive of any extensions. The service will: • To facilitate and deliver high quality Family Group Conferences (FGC) in Derby, in accordance with the identified policies, practice standards and aims of the Family Group Conference Service. • To ensure that the service delivered is effective, of exceptional quality and value for money. • To ensure that preparation for the FGC reflects any existing formal or statutory plans in place (e.g., Child Protection Plan, Child in Need Plan). • To fully include the voice of children, young people and their families in decisions relating to the services being provided. • Ensure that the Family Plan is child focused, does not compromise the safety of children and meets the expectations of the referring agency. • To improve outcomes for families in Derby City.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076313-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 180,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-02-28T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (15%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (85%)

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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