Tender

Parental Advocacy

THURROCK COUNCIL

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23 Oct 2024 at 14:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is seeking a provider to deliver a parental advocacy service aimed at supporting parents and carers in understanding and engaging with social care processes. The procurement, classified under CPV codes 85300000 (Social work and related services) and 98000000 (Other community, social, and personal services), is currently in the tender stage. The open procedure procurement method is being used for this opportunity, which falls below the threshold. The contract period is from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2035, with a tender submission deadline of 4 December 2024. The service is expected to be delivered across a wide range of locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe among others.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with experience in advocacy and support for vulnerable groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. By securing this contract, businesses can establish a long-term relationship with a reputable public sector organisation while contributing positively to the community by helping parents and carers navigate social care systems effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Parental Advocacy

Notice Description

Thurrock Council is seeking a Provider to deliver an advocacy service to parents/carers. The purpose of the service will be to enable parents/carers to understand the processes that are taking place and to engage, participate and have their input considered with the support of an advocate. There will be cases where, with the right support, parents/carers will better understand the concerns raised and work with social care to address these. Further information can be found in the tender documents. Please note the estimated contract value includes the option(s) to extend. Additional information: Applications must be made through In-Tend Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6035ea9d-36b7-4bdf-abbc-74c8abe917b0
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 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
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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