Tender

Children in Care Independent Visitor Service

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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25 Mar 2020 at 17:40

Tender Notice
Tender

24 Feb 2020 at 11:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is seeking suppliers for the "Children in Care Independent Visitor Service", aimed at enhancing the social, emotional, and educational development of children in care. The procurement process is currently active and operates under an open procedure, with an estimated contract value of £400,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 27th March 2020, and delivery is anticipated to take place in the South West of the United Kingdom. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st August 2020 and conclude two years later on 31st July 2022.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in health and social work services. Businesses that excel in providing training, support, and volunteer management will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, allowing them to contribute positively to the lives of vulnerable children and potentially expand their service offerings through collaboration with local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children in Care Independent Visitor Service

Notice Description

Bristol City Council wishes to appoint a provider for the provision of an Independent Visitor Service for Children in Care. The service will recruit, train and support appropriate adult volunteers to act as Independent Visitors for children and young people looked after by the Authority. The role of an Independent Visitor is to befriend and advise these children and contribute towards their social, emotional and educational development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e6c542-0429-47d3-bf76-224c263038a3
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, 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS3 9FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Bedminster
Westminster Constituency
Bristol South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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