Planning

Expression of Interest - Children and Young Peoples Social Care Advocacy

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

16 Jan 2018 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the contract titled "Expression of Interest - Children and Young Peoples Social Care Advocacy." This initiative falls under the health and social work services industry category and is located in Hounslow, London. The planned contract is set to commence on 30th June 2018, lasting for three years with an option to extend for an additional year, amounting to a total anticipated value of £148,000. Interested providers must express their interest by the engagement end date, which is 16th April 2018.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for organisations that specialise in advocacy services for children and young people, particularly those with experience in the health and social care sector. Businesses that can effectively provide independent advocacy to promote and uphold the views of young people in a manner that is accessible and supportive would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful provider will play a vital role in ensuring that children and young people can voice their opinions on decisions affecting them, thereby fostering business growth in this important social responsibility area.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Expression of Interest - Children and Young Peoples Social Care Advocacy

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hounslow will be tendering for Children and Young Peoples Social Care Advocacy contract to commence on the 30th June 2018, the contract will be for 3 years with an option for extend for a further 12 months. The anticipated contract over the 4 years is PS148,000, PS37K per annum The Council is looking for interested providers to express their possible interest in tendering for this opportunity to provide an independent advocacy service to a diverse range of children and young people who access Hounslow's children's social care services. To promote and uphold the views and wishes of the young people and ensure they have a say about decisions that affect them. The service is designed to be as accessible as possible, and to support a minimum to 70 children per annum by providing them with key information, offer consultation and advice, carry out visits, attend meetings and support them to make complaints or make representations on their behalf. The advocate will work in partnership with children's social care and will not seek to influence the child or young person with regard to their decision making, or making complaints. The service will operate a confidential service in regards to all personal information unless there safeguarding concerns or risks identified, which will need to be shared with the social worker. The entire advocacy service will be underpinned by the National Standards for the Provision of Children's Advocacy Services and the principles jurisdiction of the Children's Act 1989. If you are interested in this opportunity please login to the London Tenders Portal and express your interest. Please note there are no tender documents available as this is only an expression of interest only, not a tender exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7cd4bc0b-b07c-4109-b065-2e8827e00d67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67aba005-ad26-4bdd-84bd-60974639073b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£148,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Apr 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HOUNSLOW
Postcode
TW3 4DN
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Heston East
Westminster Constituency
Brentford and Isleworth

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-7cd4bc0b-b07c-4109-b065-2e8827e00d67-2018-01-16T16:06:39Z",
    "date": "2018-01-16T16:06:39Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-7cd4bc0b-b07c-4109-b065-2e8827e00d67",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "title": "Expression of Interest - Children and Young Peoples Social Care Advocacy",
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "title": "Engagement end date",
                "type": "engagement",
                "dueDate": "2018-04-16T23:59:59+01:00"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "description": "Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67aba005-ad26-4bdd-84bd-60974639073b",
                "datePublished": "2018-01-16T16:06:39Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Advert",
                "url": "https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d85cc0e0-cefa-e711-80ea-005056b64545"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "HOUNSLOW001-DN318158-89406092",
        "title": "Expression of Interest - Children and Young Peoples Social Care Advocacy",
        "description": "The London Borough of Hounslow will be tendering for Children and Young Peoples Social Care Advocacy contract to commence on the 30th June 2018, the contract will be for 3 years with an option for extend for a further 12 months. The anticipated contract over the 4 years is PS148,000, PS37K per annum The Council is looking for interested providers to express their possible interest in tendering for this opportunity to provide an independent advocacy service to a diverse range of children and young people who access Hounslow's children's social care services. To promote and uphold the views and wishes of the young people and ensure they have a say about decisions that affect them. The service is designed to be as accessible as possible, and to support a minimum to 70 children per annum by providing them with key information, offer consultation and advice, carry out visits, attend meetings and support them to make complaints or make representations on their behalf. The advocate will work in partnership with children's social care and will not seek to influence the child or young person with regard to their decision making, or making complaints. The service will operate a confidential service in regards to all personal information unless there safeguarding concerns or risks identified, which will need to be shared with the social worker. The entire advocacy service will be underpinned by the National Standards for the Provision of Children's Advocacy Services and the principles jurisdiction of the Children's Act 1989. If you are interested in this opportunity please login to the London Tenders Portal and express your interest. Please note there are no tender documents available as this is only an expression of interest only, not a tender exercise.",
        "status": "planning",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "85000000",
            "description": "Health and social work services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "London",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 148000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-49736",
            "name": "London Borough of Hounslow",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "London Borough of Hounslow"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Civic Centre, Lampton Road",
                "locality": "Hounslow",
                "postalCode": "TW3 4DN",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tracey.williams@hounslow.gov.uk"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.hounslow.gov.uk/"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-49736",
        "name": "London Borough of Hounslow"
    }
}