Tender

Provision of Children's Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2020 at 12:45

Tender Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2020 at 12:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is currently undertaking a tendering process for the "Provision of Children's Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services." This procurement, classified under the social work and related services industry, has a total value of £230,000 and is located in Southend-on-Sea, England. The tender phase is set to close on 17 December 2020, with the contract period running from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2024. This open procurement follows an open procedure methodology, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing advocacy and support services for children and young people, especially those aiming to empower vulnerable groups within the care system. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to apply, as the pre-requisites are focused on the capability to deliver tailored advocacy services that facilitate communication between children and the local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Children's Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services

Notice Description

Advocacy is about empowering children and young people to make sure that their views and wishes are heard at all times and represented in decision making processes. The Council's vision is that all children and young people in Southend feel listened to and empowered, have choice and control over their support, and have their rights upheld. Furthermore, the views put forward by children and young people should inform the development of the Council's services. The service will provide advocacy and independent visiting services for the Council's Children and Young People in Care, Care Leavers and Children and Young People who are the subject of Child Protection conferences. The Provider is to allocate suitably trained and supported advocates to children and young people referred to the service by any agreed route to 70 children or young people per annum. The Provider will deliver an Advocacy service to facilitate the voice of individual children and young people in their relationship with the Authority and other agencies as identified by young people in the care of the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf99aee4-0660-4d39-9bfb-ccd3b98ea856
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Aleksandra Haker
Contact Email
aleksandrahaker@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1702215083

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6LR
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
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
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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