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Independent Advocacy Service for Children and Young People

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

23 Feb 2023 at 11:23

Award Notice
Tender

05 Jan 2023 at 11:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria County Council is seeking an Independent Advocacy Service for Children and Young People in Cumbria through an open procurement process. This service aims to empower children to express their views and engage in decisions about their lives. The procurement involves two separate contracts aligned with the upcoming local government reorganisation, covering the geographical footprints of Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness councils. The contract period will start on April 1, 2023, and end on March 31, 2025.

This tender opportunity to provide advocacy services offers a chance for businesses, especially those in health and social work services, to contribute to the well-being of children and young people in Cumbria. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure, presenting an opportunity for growth and engagement with public sector contracts. Interested businesses must ensure compliance with the closing date of January 30, 2023, for submitting bids electronically via The Chest.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Service for Children and Young People

Notice Description

Please register on The Chest (https://www.the-chest.org.uk) to access all tender documents. All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT. The council is procuring a Children and Young People's Advocacy Service, that is independent of the council and available to children looked after, care leavers, children in need, children subject to a child protection plan and privately fostered children. The aim of this service is to meet this responsibility for children and young people from Cumbria, in accordance with the National Standards and the requirements within the service specification. Advocacy is meant to empower children to express their views and engage in decisions made about their lives, challenging the system and drive policy and practice change, while maintaining good relationships with services and professionals. Please refer to the service specification for more details. Cumbria is currently undergoing a Local Government Reorganisation and from 1st April 2023 (Vesting Day) Cumbria County Council and the six district councils will cease to exist and will be replaced by two new unitary councils - Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council. Consequently, this countywide service is being reprocured by the County Council as two separate contracts one which covers the geographical footprint of Cumberland Council (Allerdale, Carlisle and Copeland) and one which covers the geographical footprint of Westmorland and Furness Council (Barrow, Eden and South Lakeland). One provider is required to deliver both contracts. The County Council will enter into the contracts with the successful provider and on Vesting Day the contracts will transfer automatically by an operation of law to the relevant new council. In the service specification which, is identical for both contracts, "Council" means either Cumberland Council or Westmorland and Furness Council as the context requires.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d00cbaa-5198-4206-9a24-dafff6a4735d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aafef69-6e0e-4485-a6e4-2b8129440f1c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NYAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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