Tender

Independent Advocacy, Return to Care Interviews and Independent Visitor Services for Looked After Children

BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Aug 2017 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council is currently inviting tenders for the contract titled "Independent Advocacy, Return to Care Interviews and Independent Visitor Services for Looked After Children" within the social and personal services sector. This open procurement process aims to deliver statutory services for looked after children and young people, divided into three distinct lots: Independent Advocacy, Return to Care Interviews for absent children, and Independent Visitor Services. The tender period is active until 20 September 2017, with the contract set to commence on 2 January 2018 and conclude on 31 December 2019. The total value of the contract is £362,000, and the services are to be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in social work and related services. Businesses with experience in advocacy, interview services, or engagement with looked after children are particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in this tender, businesses can establish long-term relationships with public sector buyers while contributing to meaningful social impacts in the community.

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Notice Title

Independent Advocacy, Return to Care Interviews and Independent Visitor Services for Looked After Children

Notice Description

This contract is to supply statutory services relating to all Bradford looked after children and young people. For the purpose of this tender we have divided the services into three lots. Lot 1: Independent Advocacy for Looked After Children Lot 2: Return to Care Interviews for Looked After Children who have been absent or missing Lot 3: Independent Visitor Services Potential providers may submit bids for any or all of these lots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b0441b-a67a-4de8-8118-9af1de0cf9d5
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£362,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 1-2 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
BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
childrenscommissioning@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7582107389

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HY
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

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