Award

Children's Advocacy Service

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2021 at 09:03

Award Notice
Tender

04 Feb 2021 at 11:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of a Children's Advocacy Service aimed at supporting young people aged 8 and above within its care. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £900,000. The contract duration is three years, commencing on 1st October 2021, with the option to extend for an additional 48 months. This opportunity is classified under the CPV code 85312300, associated with guidance and counselling services, and is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The original tender period concluded on 12th March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in advocacy services, guidance, and counselling for children and young people. Firms that can demonstrate innovative solutions and provide cost-effective services tailored to the needs of looked-after children are well-positioned to compete for this contract. This public procurement initiative not only supports the welfare of vulnerable children but also allows participating businesses to contribute to the community while fostering growth and sustainability in their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Advocacy Service

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council (the Council) are seeking tenders from suitably qualified bidders to provide an independent advocacy service for young people from age 8 who are looked after by Nottinghamshire County Council. This services will also include; The provision of a visiting service to disabled children in residential units and children at a secure provision. Independent person for secure panels The Council is seeking bids that offer value for money through efficiency and innovative thinking and Bidders will be required to identify the level of service (hours) that will be provided for the funds available Nottinghamshire County Council wishes to appoint a single service provider. The scope and nature of the services required by the Council are set out in more detail in the Specification. The contract duration will be for 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 24-month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/befee88b-8abf-439d-b1b4-7daeda0029f5
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 3-4 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHANGE GROW LIVE SERVICES

Further Information

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