Award

Advocacy and Independent Visitors Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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02 Apr 2024 at 14:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton has awarded a contract for "Advocacy and Independent Visitors Services" in the health and social work services category. The contract value is £480,600, and the contract period runs from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2028. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 21st December 2023. The award was made to Jigsaw4u on 23rd February 2024. The services will be delivered in England, United Kingdom.

This tender from the London Borough of Merton provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) to participate. Businesses in the health and social work services sector, especially those experienced in providing advocacy services for children and young people, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to the welfare and development of care-experienced individuals in Merton.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advocacy and Independent Visitors Services

Notice Description

The Council seeks a provider that will support fulfilment on Merton's statutory obligations to our care experienced children and young people and delivery of our commitment that all our younger residents will live well and thrive in Merton. The provider will need to ensure that our looked after children and care leavers, including those with additional needs and Education Health and Care plans are aware of and have access to advocacy services that ensure their interests are promoted effectively, ensure their rights are respected and their views fully considered and reflected in decision making about their lives. The provider must also ensure that they are given assistance when making or intending to make a complaint.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4caa78c-d88e-4323-9ad1-adcc5b5a1338
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£480,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 4-5 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JIGSAW4U

Further Information

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