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Childrens Advocacy & Return Interview Services

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Apr 2017 at 10:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council has announced the completion of a tender for Childrens Advocacy & Return Interview Services, aimed at enhancing support for looked after, vulnerable, and at-risk children. The contract, which falls under the health and social work services industry category, will run for a maximum of five years, beginning on 1 April 2017 and concluding on 31 March 2022. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method, and the total contract value is £125,000. The associated tender period ended on 3 March 2017, and the services are to be delivered within the East of England region, specifically Bedford, UK.

This tender provides an opportunity for service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in a significant contract supporting children's advocacy services. Businesses specialising in social work, youth service provision, and advocacy services would be well-suited to compete, given the focus on listening to the needs of children and facilitating their voices in appropriate contexts. The contract's length and value highlight the ongoing need for dedicated services in this field, creating potential for sustainable business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Childrens Advocacy & Return Interview Services

Notice Description

Listening to children and young people lies at the heart of the Government's programme to improve outcomes for every child. This is especially important for those times when children have a problem, concern or want to make a complaint. Commissioned services will allow the local authority to meet its statutory responsibilities for looked after, vulnerable and at risk children and young people. In this context BBC is inviting potential service providers to submit a tender for the provision of Issue Based Advocacy, Residential Visiting Advocacy and Return Interview services. The contract will operate for a maximum of 5 years (3 + 1 + 1) from 01 April 2017. Bedford Borough Children's Services will ensure that children they are working with will have access to advocacy services that will assist them in being heard, where this is appropriate. The service will cover all Looked After Children, whether they are in residential homes, foster care or secure accommodation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/001e1a44-fa6e-4aa3-8dc6-c161640daa81
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARNADO'S

Further Information

Notice Documents

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