Tender

Advocacy Service for Children Looked after and Care Leavers

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

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Tender

27 Sep 2023 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham has initiated a tender process for an Advocacy Service for Children Looked after and Care Leavers. This procurement falls under the social work and related services category, with a total contract value of £340,000. The tender period ends on October 30, 2023, and the contract is set to start on March 1, 2024, lasting until February 28, 2029. Businesses interested in providing welfare services for children and young people in England may find this opportunity suitable.

This tender by the London Borough of Lewisham presents a chance for businesses specialising in welfare services for children and young people to expand their operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the Council has indicated a preference for SMEs in the procurement process. By engaging with this tender, businesses can contribute to supporting vulnerable children in the local community, thus aligning with social responsibility objectives while pursuing growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Advocacy Service for Children Looked after and Care Leavers

Notice Description

Lewisham Council (the Council) invites you to submit a Tender for an Advocacy Service for Children, Young People, Looked After Children and Care Leavers. Under the Children's Act (1989), the Council has a statutory duty to ensure that advocacy services are made available for Looked After Children and Care Leavers that are making or intending to make a representation or complaints about Council services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/698a7bc4-cce9-4645-a4d1-35aa4f44e412
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
CATFORD
Postcode
SE6 4RU
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

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