Tender

Children's Independent Advocacy Service

WAKEFIELD COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Aug 2024 at 11:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wakefield Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a Children's Independent Advocacy Service. This service, governed by statutory requirements, aims to deliver advocacy for children and young people within the Wakefield District, ensuring independence from other supporting services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with documents available as of 7th August 2024 and submissions due by 9th September 2024. The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2025, spanning three years with an option to extend for up to two additional years. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,115,000, with an annual contract price of £218,000 and potential yearly adjustments based on the UK Consumer Price Index or a fixed 2%. The procurement method is an open procedure, specifically suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and falls under the "Health and social work services" category, with services to be delivered in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in health and social work services to expand their business and secure a substantial contract with Wakefield Council. By offering a statutory advocacy service, businesses can establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector, benefiting from a stable, long-term contract with the possibility of extensions and yearly financial adjustments. Companies with expertise in providing independent advocacy services are particularly well-suited for this tender, as it requires a high degree of independence and adherence to regulatory requirements. This contract not only enhances the service provider's portfolio but also offers a steady revenue stream and the chance to impact the lives of children and young people positively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Independent Advocacy Service

Notice Description

Wakefield Council is seeking a provider to delivery an advocacy service to children and young people in accordance with an updated and revised service specification to meet the needs of children and young people within the District. This is a statutory service which the Council is required to provide and which must be independent from the services which are supporting the children and young people who require advocacy. Tender Documents are available on YORtender: https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER Ref: 89191 The Contract will commence 1st April 2025 for a period of three years with the option to extend for up to two years. The 2024/25 annual contract price for this Service contract of PS218k. This 3 year contract will be subject to annual uplifts in line with UK Consumer Price Index (or 2%) and may also have additional growth by negotiation in line with demand for the remainder of the Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a280a773-3a61-4e38-b42c-4f93d9022c0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d5e6019-b783-4170-a901-b14ef6915122
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,115,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
WAKEFIELD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Karen Towers
Contact Email
ktowers@wakefield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01924306780

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2EB
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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