Award

Independent Children's Rights and Advocacy Services

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

23 Feb 2024 at 09:33

Tender

15 Aug 2023 at 16:18

Planning

23 Mar 2023 at 09:30

Planning

14 Mar 2023 at 10:18

Planning

13 Mar 2023 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for "Independent Children's Rights and Advocacy Services" with a total value of £7,699,999. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract period is from 19th February 2024 to 30th June 2031. The services fall under the main procurement category of services related to judicial services and welfare services for children and young people. The contract was awarded on 19th February 2024 to supplier Barnardo's. The contract includes advocacy services for children and young people in various regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender for "Advocacy Services In Youth Custody" provides opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, to deliver advocacy services to children and young people in youth custody. The contract aims to align with national standards and support statutory responsibilities for safeguarding children and promoting diversity. The tender involves delivery to specific secure establishments accommodating young people in different regions of the UK. Businesses capable of providing independent advocacy services and promoting the welfare of children will find this opportunity suitable for expanding their services.

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Notice Title

Independent Children's Rights and Advocacy Services

Notice Description

Advocacy is about representing the views, wishes and needs of children and young people to decision-makers, and helping them to navigate the system. Advocacy services should provide independent and confidential information, advice, representation, support and advocacy for eligible Children and Young people. The purpose of advocacy services in youth custody is to support and promote the voice of Children and Young People, assisting them in resolving issues relating to their welfare, care and treatment. The independence of advocacy providers from those operating youth custody establishments is a key safeguard for children. Providing advocacy services also supports statutory responsibilities and duties placed upon the Authority, including to safeguard Children and Young People in custody, to promote and advance equality and diversity opportunities and protect children's and human rights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca4213b-2fbd-42c4-bd40-eafcae487e3b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75231000 - Judicial services

75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

75231210 - Imprisonment services

75231230 - Prison services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,699,999 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,699,999 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
19 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2024 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARNARDO'S

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