Tender

Children and Young People's Advocacy Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

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Tender

12 Aug 2019 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham is currently seeking proposals for the "Children and Young People's Advocacy Service," aimed at supporting children and young people during critical decision-making processes regarding their lives. This tender is classified under welfare services for children and young people (CPV code: 85311300) and is part of the services procurement category. The tender is in the active stage, with submission deadlines set for 12th September 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2020, lasting until 31st December 2023. Interested parties should focus on the requirements set forth by Lewisham, particularly concerning the provision of independent advocacy for Looked After Children and those leaving care.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy and social services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to apply, given their capacity to meet the needs outlined in the tender. By participating in this procurement, businesses can contribute to vital support systems for vulnerable children and young people, while potentially expanding their service offerings and client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Children and Young People's Advocacy Service

Notice Description

The London Borough of Lewisham is seeking to commission an Advocacy Service to provide time-limited support, information and representation from independent advocates. This will support children and young people when decisions are made about their lives, or when they wish to raise a concern about a service they have received from the Council. The Advocacy Service will meet all of the statutory requirements placed on the Council in relation to the provision of independent advocacy for Looked After Children and children Leaving Care. The service will work mainly with Looked After Children, but also children that are eligible for a Leaving Care service and those who are subject to Child Protection Plans.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d747d7c9-3a1a-493c-9572-5d95a2ce68c1
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

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM
Contact Name
Emily Newell
Contact Email
emily.newell@lewisham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2083149254

Buyer Location

Locality
CATFORD
Postcode
SE6 4RU
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

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