Tender

18 106 - Advocacy & Independent Visiting Service

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

14 May 2019 at 06:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire East Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the "18 106 - Advocacy & Independent Visiting Service", focusing on health and social work services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The open procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 7 June 2019. The estimated contract value is £475,000, and the contract term is set to run from 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2024. Interested suppliers are expected to submit their proposals electronically via www.the-chest.org.uk.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy and social services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Providers capable of offering culturally competent advocates for children and young people, and those with experience in community support services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The diverse needs of young service users suggest a requirement for suppliers who can engage effectively and empathetically with this demographic.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

18 106 - Advocacy & Independent Visiting Service

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of an Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service. The provider will be expected to provide and maintain CEC Advocacy Service in accordance with relevant statutory provisions and this specification, providing advocates who come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures with an ability to communicate with, and advocate for children and young people. The provider will provide advocates for young people either wishing to make a representation about the service they have received; seeking an early resolution of any area of concern they may have and making a formal complaint where necessary. The service will also support young people to express their views at meetings, such as Review Meetings. The supplier will also provide and maintain the Independent Visitor Service in accordance with relevant statutory provisions and this Specification. The service will provide volunteer Independent Visitors who come from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and ages with an ability to communicate with children and young people. Submissions should be recieved electronically before the deadline via www.the-chest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d146189-ad65-42a5-bb72-f76380198f29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92a99e8f-b1a1-41d3-9dfa-25a04c416060
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2024 Over 5 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
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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