Tender: Volunteer-Based Family and Care Leaver Support Service – Derby City

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Derby City Council is seeking a community volunteer-based service provider to support children, young people, care leavers and families in the Derby City area who may have multiple or complex needs. The two-year contract runs from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028 with no option to extend and a maximum budget of £97,000 per annum (total £194,000). The service aims to safely prevent and reduce the number of children and young people entering care, help maintain children within their families where possible, and provide support to care leavers who experience issues such as isolation and lack of social connections. The provider will use strengths-based methods to help families build skills and strategies to manage difficulties. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org (search TD2331); expressions of interest must be submitted via the e-tendering system by 11:30PM on 16/04/2026 and tenders returned by 10:00am on 17/04/2026.