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The Provision of Advocacy and an Independent Visitor Scheme for Children and Young People

DORSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 May 2021 at 15:41

Tender

11 Feb 2021 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council is seeking tenders for "The Provision of Advocacy and an Independent Visitor Scheme for Children and Young People," a procurement process identified as DN525363. This open tender, classified under social services, aims to establish a support framework for children and young people in the South West of England. The tender period concluded on 15th March 2021, with the contract set to commence on 1st August 2021, lasting for two years, with a possibility of a one-year extension. The total contract value is estimated at £398,475 over three years, with an annual value of £132,825.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service providers focused on social services, particularly those experienced in advocacy and welfare services for children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as this contract aligns with the statutory duty to support the wellbeing and rights of children in care. The emphasis on community-oriented services and the potential for impactful engagement make this an attractive prospect for businesses dedicated to improving young people's lives.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Advocacy and an Independent Visitor Scheme for Children and Young People

Notice Description

The Provision of Advocacy and an Independent Visitor Scheme for Children and Young People DN525363 E-tender, Open Tender Procedure (subject to light touch regime) Article 74 (Health, social and related services) Dorset Council is seeking tenders from suitably experienced and capable service providers for an Advocacy and an Independent Visitor Scheme for Children and Young People. The longer term vision for children and young people in Dorset has been launched by the Dorset Strategic Alliance for Children and Young People and is detailed in the Children, Young People and Families Plan 2020-2023. The priorities for children and young people in Dorset are identified in this plan: Best Start in Life, Young and Thriving, Good Care Provision, The Best Education for All, Delivering Locally, Best Place to Live. There is a statutory duty to provide an independent advocacy service that supports children and young people to have their views and wishes taken into account when key decisions are being made about their lives. There is a statutory duty to provide an Independent Visitor Service for children in care, if it would be in the child's best interest to have one. The specification attached to this tender, details the service aims and service description for both Advocacy and Independent Visitor Scheme and details the principles, performance management, service delivery and annual service plans for this service. The contract will commence from 1st August 2021 and will run for a period of 2 years, with the possibility of a further 12-month extension period. The Contract Value is PS132,825 per annum and Total Contract Value including any potential extension (total of three years) is PS398,475. Please note the reference to TUPE in the Procurement Document - Open Tender Procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e84ef0d-cd59-4a79-82f1-78d99e327610
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

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£398,475 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£258,434 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Charlotte Chesters
Contact Email
charlotte.chesters@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305221649

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1UZ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NYAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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