Planning

Independent Visitors and Advocacy Soft Market Test

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

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Planning

24 May 2019 at 09:55

Planning

15 May 2019 at 14:20

Planning

15 May 2019 at 13:55

Planning

15 May 2019 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lambeth is currently in the planning stage for the 'Independent Visitors and Advocacy Soft Market Test', aimed at seeking feedback from suppliers regarding the forthcoming retender of statutory services, including Independent Visiting and Advocacy for Children Looked After. This tender is classified under health services (CPV code: 85100000) and welfare services for children and young people (CPV code: 85311300). Key milestones include an engagement end date set for 5th June 2019. The service will be delivered in London, United Kingdom, with relevant details available through associated documentation such as the early engagement notice and tender notice.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the public procurement space, particularly those with expertise in health and social work services. Businesses offering related services in advocacy and independent visiting for children would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement process can help such organizations expand their operational footprint and contribute to vital community services.

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Notice Title

Independent Visitors and Advocacy Soft Market Test

Notice Description

The London Borough of Lambeth is seeking feedback from the supply market for its forthcoming retender of the following statutory services: * Independent Visiting - Under section 23ZB (1) (b) of the Children Act 1989 - Care Planning, Placement and Case Review Guidance * Advocacy for Children Looked After (CLA) and Care Leavers - Section 26A of the Children Act 1989 - Adoption and Children Act 2002 - The Advocacy Services and Representations Procedure (Children) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/719), - UN Convention for the Rights of the Child and the Every Child Matters: Next Steps. Please see attached document for further details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd9738d-c62f-47ff-ab2c-ee67fd1c6bbc
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jun 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
Contact Name
Tanita Pennycook
Contact Email
tpennycook@lambeth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0207 926 62708

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH, PO BOX 734, WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 5DG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Bartholomew
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

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