Tender

Provision of an Independent Visitor Scheme.

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Nov 2017 at 12:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of an Independent Visitor Scheme, a service within the health and social work sector. This tender is structured as an open procurement process and will close on 13th December 2017. The scheme aims to establish a network of volunteers to support looked after children, and the value of the contract ranges from £110,000 to £550,000. The service is expected to commence on 1st April 2018 and continue until 31st March 2023, with delivery expected in the East of England.

This opportunity represents a significant prospect for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social services or community support initiatives. Given the nature of the service required, organisations with experience in working with vulnerable children and community engagement are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their visibility and driving growth in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Independent Visitor Scheme.

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council is seeking to appoint a skilled and experienced organisation to provide an Independent Visitor Scheme that will provide suitable volunteers to visit any Looked After Children where it is deemed to be in their best interests. Additional information: If you are interested in this opportunity the procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6e4502f-6306-4c1b-8903-7693b0b2f9c6
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Julie Ward
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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