Tender

Independent Visitor and Advocacy for Children Looked After

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Oct 2018 at 13:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southampton City Council is currently in the tender stage for the contract titled "Independent Visitor and Advocacy for Children Looked After," aimed at enhancing support for looked-after children through independent advocacy. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically classified as guidance and counselling services (CPV code 85312300). The tender was published on 17th October 2018, and submissions are due by 14th November 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2019 and will run until 31st March 2024, with a total value of £325,000 and a minimum value of £300,000. Delivery will be primarily in Southampton, England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in social services, particularly those focused on advocacy and support for children and families. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on providing independent support to ensure children's voices are heard. Engaging in this procurement process could enable businesses to contribute significantly to children's welfare while fostering growth through a valued public service contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Visitor and Advocacy for Children Looked After

Notice Description

Southampton City Council (the Council) is seeking to procure an Independent Visitor and Advocacy for Children Looked After service contract, which will help with its wider transformation strategy for children and family services ensuring that, through independent support, Children Looked After are enabled to make their voices heard in matters and decisions affecting them and to ensure they understand and exercise their rights. The Council would like to incorporate the Independent Visitor and Advocacy arrangements that are currently commissioned through separate spot purchase arrangements on a case by case basis for children in care outside of the local area, into the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b6e87bd-1ea2-4e4d-aed9-823539df5b0e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Southampton City Council (the Council) is seeking to procure an Independent Visitor and Advocacy for Children Looked After service contract
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7FP
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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