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Advocacy, Missing Return Conversations and Independent Visitors Service on the Isle of Wight

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jun 2025 at 15:48

Award Notice
Tender

11 Oct 2023 at 14:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of the Advocacy, Missing Return Conversations, and Independent Visitors Service located on the Isle of Wight, which falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. This open procurement procedure involved an estimated contract value of £197,500 and was announced on 11 October 2023. The award, however, was made to Barnardo's on 23 January 2024 for a value of £187,322. The contracting period is set to commence on 1 April 2024 and conclude on 31 March 2027, with the possibility of extending for an additional two years. The procurement phase concluded with the award, reflecting the process's status as complete.

This procurement opens significant opportunities for firms in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in child and family services. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) are especially well-suited to benefit, as the contract's objectives align with their capabilities in advocacy and child support roles. By delivering essential services to looked after children, children in need, and care leavers, businesses have the potential to establish a reputable position within the community, driving growth not only in revenue but also in social impact and community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advocacy, Missing Return Conversations and Independent Visitors Service on the Isle of Wight

Notice Description

The Isle of Wight Council ("the Authority") are seeking to deliver the Advocacy, Missing Return Conversations and Independent Visitors Service on the Isle of Wight. The contract is to provide independent and confidential information, advice, representation, advocacy and support for looked after children (LAC), children in need (CIN) and care leavers aged 5 to 24 years. To support them through the complaints and representations process and to help them to participate in decision making and other processes that affects their lives. In addition to the above, the contract shall provide, an Independent Visitor scheme to children in care and independent return conversations for children missing from care. Additional information: The estimated value set out in this contract notice is the total value for the initial term and the possible extension option(s). The contract start and end date listed in this contract notice is for the full potential duration of the contract including possible extension option(s). The initial term of this contract is three years with the option to extend for a further two, at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8620acb3-6292-44ea-bd36-cfc655d68ae4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76d245b0-14b0-4a6d-936b-00c5f7936ed7
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
Large

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
£197,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£187,322 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARNARDO'S

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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