Tender

An Independent Children's Advice and Representation Service (Advocacy) and Independent Visitor Service

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Oct 2020 at 10:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council is conducting an open procurement process to select a preferred supplier for an Independent Children's Advice and Representation Service (Advocacy) and Independent Visitor Service. This tender, identified as WCC 00002084, is available for submission until 27th November 2020. The procurement falls under the social work and related services category (CPV code 85300000) and will cater to children looked after, Children in Need, and Child Protection services. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2021 and will last until 31st March 2023, with responses to be submitted via the designated portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those specialising in children's welfare and advocacy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, as it invites providers who can deliver high-quality services to vulnerable children. Engaging in this procurement could help businesses expand their service offerings and establish partnerships with local government agencies, ultimately contributing to community welfare and their own growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

An Independent Children's Advice and Representation Service (Advocacy) and Independent Visitor Service

Notice Description

This tender is to identify a preferred supplier to meet the Company's requirements for the provision of an Independent Children's Advice and Representation Service (Advocacy) to children looked after, Children in Need and Child Protection and Independent Visitor Service for Looked after Children and Care. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d19c516-e09a-4a24-b8e4-623a39d66f7e
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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