Tender

Children's Independent Visitor Service

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Apr 2017 at 12:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bristol City Council is seeking to procure a Children's Independent Visitor Service aimed at supporting children and young people in care. This open tender, titled "Children's Independent Visitor Service," falls under the category of welfare services for children and young people, with a total contract value of £300,000. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 17th May 2017. The service is expected to begin on 1st August 2017 and will run until 31st July 2020, and it will serve the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social services, particularly those focused on child welfare and community engagement. Companies that can effectively recruit, train, and manage volunteers, along with those with experience in emotional and educational support for children, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with this opportunity could enhance business growth and expand services within the social care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Independent Visitor Service

Notice Description

The council is wishing to procure an Independent Visitor Service that will recruit, train and support appropriate adult volunteers to act as Independent Visitors for children and young people looked after by the Authority. The Visitors role is to befriend and advise these children and contribute towards their social, emotional and educational development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03039782-0e69-4bd4-82c9-98ff3878be4a
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

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2020 3-4 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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Cheryl Hansford
Contact Email
cheryl.hansford@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1179222850

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS3 9FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Bedminster
Westminster Constituency
Bristol South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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