Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd0-641b-70ba-89b2-dfb1c0f7a396/td2320-family-group-conferencing awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # TD2320 - Family Group Conferencing [Derby City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derby-city-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 10 Feb 2026 Deadline Closed 19 Dec 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Other community, social and personal services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05e6fc-2026-02-10T10:47:25Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05e6fc-2026-02-10T10:47:25Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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