This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2021 at 14:23

Tender

21 Oct 2020 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is currently seeking suppliers for the "Children's Rights, Advocacy & Independent Visitors Service" under the tender ID JR/CYP/LCC/20/722. This procurement falls within the health and social work services category, with a total contract value of £890,240. The tender process is in the award stage, having been published on 21st October 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2021, running until 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing eligible suppliers to submit their bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in advocacy and support for children and young people. The successful contractor will manage and sustain a pool of volunteer independent visitors, thereby enhancing their capacity to engage with and influence local policies affecting vulnerable children. Businesses that demonstrate expertise in community engagement and child welfare are particularly well-suited to compete for this valuable contract.

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Notice Title

LPS CYP - Children's Rights, Advocacy & Independent Visitors Service - RFQ 15268187

Notice Description

LCC is tendering for a Children's Rights, Advocacy & Independent Visitors Service. The Service aims to ensure that vulnerable Children and Young People (CYP) have the opportunity to influence decisions, policies and practices that affect their lives and to provide independent advocacy support to eligible CYP and to manage and sustain a pool of Volunteer Independent Visitors for Children Looked After (CLA), to fulfil the requirements set out in legislation and the accompanying regulations and guidance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35aacc86-814f-40bd-82ae-658cad8feae5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70af7a7a-9c24-41e7-80f6-647ce521db6f
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 (above threshold)
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
£890,240 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£890,240 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lancashire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

National Youth Advocacy Service

Further Information

Notice Documents

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