Tender

GB-Shrewsbury: COCV 055 - Independent Advocacy Service & Independent Visitor Service

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Feb 2020 at 09:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "COCV 055 - Independent Advocacy Service & Independent Visitor Service" aimed at providing essential social services for looked after children and children on child protection plans. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with applications closing on 4th March 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2020, lasting for an initial period of two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The contract is valued at £500,000, with a minimum value of £100,000, and is open for competitive bidding from eligible suppliers based in the West Midlands, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) specialising in social services and advocacy. Businesses with expertise in providing support services for children, particularly those with experience in managing the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE), would find themselves well-qualified to compete. Engaging in this procurement not only allows companies to expand their service offerings but also supports the local community by enhancing the advocacy services available to vulnerable children.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Shrewsbury: COCV 055 - Independent Advocacy Service & Independent Visitor Service

Notice Description

Shropshire Council is seeking one Service Provider for the provision of: Service Area 1: Independent Advocacy Service for looked after children and children on child protection plans Service Area 2: Independent Visitor Service for looked after children This contract will commence on 1st April 2020 for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months. We consider The Employee 'Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations ('TUPE') may apply to this contract(s) with the current staff team to be transferred. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-444d696a-6000-487b-970c-86484fa660f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe266ffc-4113-4760-b745-ef7db317469e
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

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 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
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY2 6ND
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

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