Planning

Supervised Contact Services for Children and Young People in London Borough of Ealing

LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

08 Jul 2021 at 17:07

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

08 Jul 2021 at 17:04

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

13 Feb 2020 at 09:49

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Feb 2020 at 15:04

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Ealing is seeking qualified organisations to provide "Supervised Contact Services for Children and Young People." This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an estimated total budget of approximately £180,000 for the contract period starting from 1st October 2021 and ending on 30th September 2023. The successful bidder will be required to deliver services from various locations within and outside the borough, ensuring a high-quality service that complies with the Children Act 1989. Key engagement dates include a market engagement session scheduled for 3rd March 2020, and a future notice about the tender planned for 9th July 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses focused on health and social work services, particularly those experienced in providing supervised contact for children and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on delivering high-quality service and fostering positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families. Businesses with expertise in child welfare, social services, and related fields should consider this opportunity to collaborate with the council and enhance their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supervised Contact Services for Children and Young People in London Borough of Ealing

Notice Description

Ealing Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide supervised contact services for children and young people of the borough of Ealing. The Council does not have a dedicated contact centre, and the providers will be expected to deliver services from various locations in the borough as well as from outside the borough as may be required. The definition of supervised contact in context of this service, is contact arranged for children who are the subject of care proceedings (as defined by section 31 of the Children Act 1989), where proceedings have ended, and the child remain in the care of the Local Authority. For all these children, the risks and concern regarding the significant adults in their immediate and extended family are such that supervised contact needs to be fully supervised, monitored and recorded. The service will have a clear focus on providing a high-quality service and promoting positive experiences and outcome for children, young people and their families. Ealing Council has a duty to promote contact between children who are being looked after and their families of origin, in accordance with the requirements of the Children Act 1989 and associated Regulations and Guidance. Ealing Council currently provides some of its statutory obligations through the In-house service. The successful provider will work alongside the Council's own in-house contact supervision service to enable the Council to meet its obligations. The budget for this service in 20/21 was approximately PS45,000.00 but spend may vary. The duration of the contract is likely to be two (2) years with two (2) possible extensions of one (1) year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8726d8e-da4e-420f-80f5-c1045a2f97ea
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING
Contact Name
Christine Baker
Contact Email
bakerc@ealing.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2088255122

Buyer Location

Locality
EALING
Postcode
W5 2HL
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI73 Ealing
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Ealing
Electoral Ward
Ealing Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Further Information

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