Published date: 24 November 2025
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Other community, social and personal services - 98000000
Location of contract
East Midlands
Value of contract
£180,000
Procurement reference
TD2320
Published date
24 November 2025
Closing date
19 December 2025
Closing time
10am
Contract start date
1 March 2026
Contract end date
28 February 2027
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
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.
Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 11:30PM on 18 December 2025. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response.
The deadline for returns is 10:00am on 19 December 2025.
Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org
Please search for TD2320.
Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Katy Preece
Address
Corporation Street
Derby
DE12FS
England
Telephone
01332 640768
Website
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