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Tender for Independent Visitor Service for Looked After Children

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

19 Dec 2023 at 15:46

Award Notice
Tender

20 Sep 2023 at 08:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council is seeking a provider for the Independent Visitor Service for Looked After Children. The contract, under the Light Touch Regime, is for at least 30 children and young people placed within and out of the county. The tender closes on October 18, 2023. The contract period starts on February 1, 2024, with an option to extend up to 24 months. The total contract value is £265,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs in the social work and related services category.

This tender by Herefordshire Council for the Independent Visitor Service presents a business growth opportunity for service providers in the social work sector, particularly those experienced in working with children and young people in care. The contract duration of 3 years, with a potential extension, offers stability for businesses wanting to establish long-term relationships with the council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to bid for this opportunity, leveraging their expertise to provide essential support for vulnerable children in the West Midlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for Independent Visitor Service for Looked After Children

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced provider to enter into contract for the provision of Independent Visitor Service to at least 30 Herefordshire Children and Young People who are Looked After, placed both within and out of county, on an annual basis. The contract duration will be for 3 years and will start on 1st February 2024. There will be an option to extend the contract for up to a further 24 months. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) is being carried out under the Light Touch Regime allowed within The Public Contract Regulations 2015, Reg 74 to 77 and therefore applies the flexibilities afforded under above regulation. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this contract opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6605ea64-f380-4610-9693-6a92a4e95677
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bfd40fb-ac41-496b-8e49-d7e239ad91a7
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£265,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£265,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2027 3-4 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE (NYAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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