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In Care and Leaving Care Services for Children and Young People

Cornwall Council

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16 Mar 2017 at 11:55

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Cornwall Council seeking tender submissions for the provision of "In Care and Leaving Care Services for Children and Young People." This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and aims to support young people in care and care leavers. The tender period ended on 15 January 2016, with a contract commencement date of 1 July 2016. The total contract value is approximately £2,564,728, and the services to be provided include advocacy, independent visitor services, and engagement programs, crucial for improving outcomes for these vulnerable groups.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on social care and youth services, such as those providing advocacy, mentoring, or educational support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations are particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on delivering quality personal and social development services tailored to the needs of young people. The contract could enable successful bidders to enhance their community impact while expanding their service offerings in youth engagement and support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

In Care and Leaving Care Services for Children and Young People

Notice Description

The ' Leaving Care and In Care Services' are a range of services to be delivered for and with young people InCare and Care Leavers. The services will provide a range of specialised support services including Advocacy,Independent Visitors and Leaving Care Workers, as well as the provision of a range of personal and socialdevelopment opportunities including 1-1 Support, Peer Mentors and group activities. The activities will supportyoung people In Care and Care Leavers to achieve improved outcomes. These services will make a significant contribution to the priorities for development identified in the CorporateParenting Strategy which includes; * Educational aspiration, progress and attainment * Participation and advocacy; * Further improving the access of care leavers to education, training and employment; * Increasing the range of safe moving-on accommodation for care leavers; * Refreshing the Transitions Policy * Further improving the access of care leavers to specialist Additional information: Leaving Care Service Lot No: 1 The provision of a high quality Leaving Care Service which will ensure that Personal Advisors are provided toCare Leavers in line with the statutory duties under The Care Planning Regulations 2010 Children in Care andCare Leavers. The Personal Advisor's provided through this service will work alongside Local Authority SocialWorkers for under 18's and take on case-holder responsibility for Care Leavers allocated to them up until theyoung person reaches the age of 21 (or 25 for those in further education) Advocacy Service Lot No: 2 The provision of a high quality and accessible Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service to be provided in linewith the statutory duties under the Children Act 1989 This service must provide: * Trained advocates and/or independent visitors for children and young people in care that require support * Trained advocates for children and young people involved in the child protection process to ensure theirwishes and views are represented via advocates. Engagement and Participation Service Lot No: 3 The provision of an effective, young people led Participation and Engagaement Service to provide a broadrange of personal and social development opportunities for young people In Care and Care Leavers whichimprove confidence, communication skills, resilience and self-esteem. The service will provide a range ofactivities which young people are supported to take part in, which; * Enables learning through a range of informal education activities and settings * Provides opportunities, activities and support for young people to overcome barriers to personal and socialdevelopment and to further develop their pro-social skills and personal abilities * Recognises the value of peer support through the provision peer led activities and programmes and providesfurther opportunities and roles for young people In care / Care leavers to support their peers, i.e.) Peermentoring/ befriending schemes This service will also develop opportunities to be involved and increase participation in the Children In CareCouncil and Care Leaver's groups to ensure that young people have forums and support to influence change onissues that they identify as important to them, including policy and practice at local and national levels. Youngpeople will be supported through these groups to further develop their communication, team work, peer support,decision making, planning, voice and influence skills.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-145edd36-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ff8d94-9b0f-448c-b9d8-a9b0dd62a87b
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,564,728 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,364,385 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 201610 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2019 2-3 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
Cornwall Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Postcode Area
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Learning Partnership

Barnardo Services Limited

Carefree Fostering Independence Cornwall

Further Information

Notice Documents

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