Award

Children's Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service for Children Looked After

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2018 at 13:56

Tender

06 Aug 2018 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is currently engaged in the procurement process for the provision of a Children's Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service specifically for children looked after. This service is classified under social work and related services, with the tender period concluding on 28th August 2018. The anticipated contract is set to start on 1st January 2019 and will continue for a duration of three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The total contract value is estimated at £450,000 and the procurement method is open, allowing a range of providers to participate in the process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) experienced in social work and advocacy services. Businesses that possess the requisite expertise and qualifications in child services, particularly those with a focus on care provision for vulnerable children and young people, will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. The tender encourages providers to deliver accessible services that support children in care, thereby fostering inclusivity and social responsibility within their business models.

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Notice Title

Children's Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service for Children Looked After

Notice Description

The London Borough of Southwark is inviting tenders from suitably experienced and qualified providers for the Provision of Children's Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services. One block contract will be awarded to the successful bidder and it is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1st January 2019 and will continue for a period of 3 years from that date with an option to extend for up to 2 years (1 plus 1). The Council's requirement is for a service that is accessible to all children and young people looked after by Southwark Children's Services, up to the age of 18 years and care leavers up to 25 years of age, or who meet the criteria for special educational needs support, who are living in or are placed in or out of Southwark in foster care, kinship placements, residential care or semi-independent accommodation and children and young people subject to Child Protection planning. Interested bidders can access the tender documents through the Council's e-procurement portal https://procontract.due-north.com.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d808a101-bc86-43cf-b449-baf4917492fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£445,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2019 - 27 Feb 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORAM VOICE

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