Tender

Self-Employed Independent Advocacy (6th Opening)

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Jun 2018 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Council is currently facilitating a tender titled "Self-Employed Independent Advocacy (6th Opening)" aimed at providing an Independent Advocacy Service for Looked After Children, in order to meet its statutory obligations under the Children Act 1989. This open procurement process is classified under the health and social work services industry category, with the tender currently active and scheduled to conclude on 4th July 2018. Successful services will commence on 19th July 2018 and run through to 31st May 2021. Interested organisations must register on ProContract (The Chest) to access the tender documents and submit their proposals.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in health and social work services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in advocacy for young individuals, particularly those with experience in supporting looked-after children, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this tender could not only enhance service delivery within the public sector but also allow businesses to strengthen partnerships with local authorities, thereby fostering an environment for future contracts and collaborative ventures.

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Notice Title

Self-Employed Independent Advocacy (6th Opening)

Notice Description

The aim of the service is to provide an Independent Advocacy Service for Looked After Children to enable the Local Authority to fulfil its statutory duties under the Children Act 1989. You will need to register on ProContract (The Chest) to be able to receive the opportunity. The documents will only be available on the portal (available via The Chest). Once you have registered you will need to go to the "My Activities" section on the home page of ProContract and follow the instructions as a supplier to enable you to return your submission. To register your organisation on ProContract, click on the following link https://procontract.due-north.com/register, go to suppliers' area and click on "register free".

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d29590c-80a6-4b12-88a4-6aee059c8c00
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jul 2018 - 31 May 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gill Astill
Contact Email
gill.astill@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1512330584

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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