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Contract for: All Age Independent Advocacy Service and Children's and Young People Independent Visitor Service in the London Borough of Waltham Forest

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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16 Jul 2021 at 15:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is conducting an open tender for the provision of an All Age Independent Advocacy Service and a Children's and Young People Independent Visitor Service, set to commence on 1st October 2021 and ending on 30th September 2024, with an option for a 24-month extension. Interested parties must submit their bids by 18th August 2021. This procurement process focuses on guidance and counselling services, with a total budget of £1,301,000 aimed at enhancing advocacy services for various demographics in the London region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for organisations specialising in advocacy and counselling services, especially those experienced in dealing with children and young adults in care. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong track record in providing Independent Care Act Advocacy and related services are particularly well-suited to compete. With the requirement for submissions from a single lead provider, there is a potential for collaborative proposals that leverage partnerships to deliver comprehensive services effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for: All Age Independent Advocacy Service and Children's and Young People Independent Visitor Service in the London Borough of Waltham Forest

Notice Description

The Council of the London Borough of Waltham Forest ("the Authority") is seeking Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the Contract for: All Age Independent Advocacy Service and Children's and Young People Independent Visitor Service in the London Borough of Waltham Forest and Participating Authorities ("the Contract"). The Contract shall commence on 1st October 2021 and shall continue up to and including 30th September 2024 ("the Contract Period"). At the sole discretion of the Authority the Contract Period may be extended in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate up to a maximum twenty-four (24) months, providing a possible total Contract Period to midnight on 30th September 2026. The Contract is split into two (2) Lots as follows:- Lot 1: All Age Independent Advocacy Service This includes the following different types of advocacy:- * Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA) * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMCA) * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) * Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCA) * Independent Advocacy for Children in Care (CIC), and care leavers between the of 5-25 years Lot 2: Children's and Young People Independent Visitor Service. An Independent Visitor (IV) service for Children in Care and Care Leavers between the ages of 5-18 years. . The Authority is seeking to award the Contract to a single lead provider who can deliver good quality, efficient advocacy services. Organisations must tender for both Lots but are permitted to propose a model of delivery where the services relating to either Lot can be delivered in partnership with other providers. The Lead Provider will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of the service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ae6ae66-0c7a-428b-88e5-03df9fc6a894
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db3be8a-4126-4f73-a548-50ee75498dd8
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,301,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALTHAMSTOW
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Further Information

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