Tender

Slough Children First (SCF) Advocacy Services

SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Sep 2024 at 15:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Slough Borough Council is seeking to procure advocacy services for Slough Children First (SCF) through an open procedure. The tender, titled "Slough Children First (SCF) Advocacy Services," falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV 85000000). The procurement process is at the Tender stage with key dates including a tender period ending on 15 October 2024 and a contract period beginning on 1 April 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2028. The procurement is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the postal code SL1 3UF.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in health and social care services. The advocacy services will facilitate communication and support for children and young people, addressing their needs within the health and social care system. Businesses that provide specialised advocacy, independent visitor schemes, and children’s rights services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method ensures a fair competition, enabling diverse organisations to contribute to the development and delivery of these vital services for young people in Slough.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Slough Children First (SCF) Advocacy Services

Notice Description

Slough Children First aims to approach the market for the supply of services in respect of this requirement. The Advocacy Service will also offer an independent channel for Children and Young People to communicate their views on the health and social care system and to influence the design and delivery of services. The service will include Advocacy for Care for Children, Children on a Child Protection Plans, Children in Need Plans between the ages of 5 - 18 years and Independent Visitor Support for Care for Children between the ages of 8 - 18 years. The Service Provider will work in partnership with Slough Children First to ensure that children and young people have accessible information about the Children's Rights service, Advocacy; Independent Visitors Scheme and Slough Children Services Complaints Procedure and Return Home Interviews. The Service Provider will work in partnership with Slough Children First and contribute to service development to promote the rights, interests and responsibilities of children and young people. Additional information: Through the e-procurement system, In-tend. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-451a4d42-bfeb-443d-b70b-4ca975db4807
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2856d88-241c-4e42-ba20-e50026156ea5
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BERKSHIRE
Postcode
SL1 3UF
Post Town
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Slough
Electoral Ward
Chalvey
Westminster Constituency
Slough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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