Tender

Independent Visitor Scheme

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Independent Visitor Scheme, issued by Medway Council, aims to support vulnerable Looked After children and young people in Medway up to the age of 18. This tender, classed under health and social work services, is currently active and was published on 23rd August 2016. The tender period closed on 13th September 2016, while the contract is scheduled to commence on 3rd October 2016 and run until 2nd October 2019. Prospective providers are invited to express interest through the Kent Business Portal, and the total contract value is set at £87,000.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in social support services, particularly those equipped to deploy trained volunteers for outreach projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would particularly benefit, as they can leverage their community connections and expertise in children's welfare to engage with a vulnerable demographic, thus fostering business growth through impactful service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Visitor Scheme

Notice Description

Medway Council, in line with the requirements of the Children Act 1989; Human Rights Act 1998, Care Standards Act 1999 Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and Children Act 2004 aims to offer support to vulnerable Looked After children and young people up to the age of 18, through the provision of an independent visitors scheme. The scheme will ensure that suitably trained independent volunteers visit, advise and befriend those Looked After Children and young people who have little or no contact with parents or family. The Provider is expected to offer support to children and young people up to the age of 18, who are Looked After or Care Leavers in Medway who have little or no contact with parents/family. Prospective providers can express an interest in this opportunity through Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk (ref. AD4G-X8H7VM), from where the invitation to quote documents can be downloaded and returned. Any queries in relation to this opportunity must also be sent via the portal's messaging system. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Prospective providers can express an interest in this opportunity through Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk (ref. AD4G-X8H7VM), from where the invitation to quote documents can be downloaded and returned. Any queries in relation to this opportunity must also be sent via the portal's messaging system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13b8b4b2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4df2fd5-e93d-4aed-ac8c-f7c40e36a4aa
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Oct 2016 - 2 Oct 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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