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CSC23039 Independent Advocacy Service for Parents or Carers in need of additional support - AWARD

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Dec 2023 at 12:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of an Independent Advocacy Service for Parents or Carers in need of additional support. The contract, valued at £260,000 in GBP, was awarded to Onside Independent Advocacy. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure and had a tender period ending on November 6, 2023. The contract period is set to start on January 1, 2024, and end on December 31, 2026. The location of service delivery is in Worcestershire, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contracting authority, Worcestershire County Council, can be reached for further information at droe@worcestershire.gov.uk or 01905 844896.

This award presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations specializing in guidance and counselling services to participate. Businesses that offer advocacy services catering to parents or carers dealing with child-related challenges, such as Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), may find this contract suitable for their expertise. Interested parties should keep in mind the key dates for submission and ensure compliance with the suitability criteria stipulated in the tender documents. This contract could lead to long-term collaboration with the Worcestershire County Council and contribute to the welfare of families in need of support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSC23039 Independent Advocacy Service for Parents or Carers in need of additional support - AWARD

Notice Description

Worcestershire Children First (WCF) are seeking to commission a service provider who can offer an Independent Advocacy Service to eligible parents/carers within Worcestershire. When there are concerns regarding the capacity of a parent/carer to look after their child or children who may or may not have Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), social care services may become involved. Social services may decide to offer targeted family support, implement a Child in Need (CIN) plan or to initiate care proceedings for the child/children to become Child Looked After (CLA). This can be an extremely emotional and distressing time for those involved and some parents/carers may require additional support, from an Independent Advocate, to aid their understanding of the process and/or assessments. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-876a697b-b012-473d-ba02-23604f7a3f18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cc9c130-d8eb-4a9a-9d26-266fa4bc99ea
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 3-4 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
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONSIDE INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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