Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d21-09b5-71db-9d70-5b94150b6e4c/enq1195-mentoring-service-for-the-supporting-families-programme awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # ENQ1195 - Mentoring service for the Supporting Families Programme [Derby City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derby-city-council) Estimated value £70,000 Published 16 Jan 2026 Deadline Closed 10 Feb 2026 ## 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. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 seeking a provider of a Mentoring Service for the Supporting Families Programme for a period of two years between 1st April 2026 and 31st March 2028 with no option to extend. The Service Provider will set up a 'model of operation' that delivers the Council's requirements and is able to demonstrate how it will meet the Council's requirements. The overall aim of the service is to improve outcomes for Families in Derby. We seek to do this by ensuring the Supporting Families Mentoring Service complements the current Early Help Offer, with a focus on Delivering Differently. Derby aims, through the provision of, mentoring from an independent organisation (the Service Provider), to: • ensure that families in Derby have access to a mentor when required to support them to meet and sustain their identified outcomes, • provide support to families that supports them to make significant progress in all six of the nationally set criteria areas. Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 11:30PM on 9th February 2026. 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 10/02/2026. Documents are available at [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org) Please search for ENQ1195. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b7cdcd6a-8aa4-4ee3-8971-7148225541e2) 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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