Tender

Independent Advocacy Service for Children and Young People

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Sep 2018 at 10:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumbria County Council is currently conducting a tender for an "Independent Advocacy Service for Children and Young People," aimed at providing essential advocacy services for children and young people in Cumbria. This procurement falls within the social work and related services industry category. Interested suppliers should note that bids must be submitted electronically via The Chest by 11am on 16th October 2018. The service is expected to commence on 1st April 2019 and conclude on 31st March 2022, with a total contract value of £266,310. This procurement adopts an open procedure methodology.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy services, social work, and child welfare. Companies with experience providing similar services or possessing expertise in conducting regulatory visits to children's homes will find this procurement particularly relevant. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, fostering a competitive landscape that can enhance service provision for vulnerable children in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Service for Children and Young People

Notice Description

Cumbria County Council are procuring an Independent Advocacy Service for Children and Young People. This contract also requires the successful provider to carry out Regulation 44 Visits to Children's Homes and provide reports. Advocacy; Cumbria County Council has the responsibility as a corporate parent to provide a high quality 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 this specification. Children Homes Regulation 44 Visits; Cumbria County Council has the responsibility to ensure that its children's homes provide high quality care and accommodation to children looked after. Children's residential homes are subject to Ofsted requirements, Quality Care Standards and Statutory Regulations. The aim of this service is for the provider to undertake Regulation 44 Visits to each of the Council's Children's Homes on behalf of the Council, in line with statutory requirements and guidance. For further information please see the service specification. Please register on The Chest (https://www.the-chest.org.uk) to access all procurement documents. All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date which is 16th October 2018 at 11am.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6483eb5f-6ecd-4d8e-a619-ebdff25f7669
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbac5e40-4929-4132-bca5-ea75509c04f4
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£266,310 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 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
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 1RZ
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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