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GB-Shrewsbury: COCV 069 - Independent Advocacy Service for looked after children and children on child protection plans & an Independent Visitor Service

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

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24 Sep 2024 at 11:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire Council has awarded a public procurement contract titled "GB-Shrewsbury: COCV 069 - Independent Advocacy Service for looked after children and children on child protection plans & an Independent Visitor Service" within the social work and related services industry category. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the start date of the contract set for 1st October 2024 and an initial duration of four years, extendable by up to three additional 12-month periods. The services will be administered in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, encompassing both Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin local authority areas. The contract, with an overall value of £360,000, follows an open procurement method and has been awarded to Voiceability Advocacy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), specialising in social work and child advocacy services. Businesses with expertise in maintaining and supporting advocates, recruiting, training, and matching advocates with children, as well as offering independent visitor services, will find this contract highly beneficial. The contract aims to improve the well-being of looked after children and those on child protection plans by providing professional advocacy and visitor services. The procurement is structured to ensure robust support and consistent contact for children, fostering positive development and safety, making it an attractive proposition for organisations dedicated to children's welfare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Shrewsbury: COCV 069 - Independent Advocacy Service for looked after children and children on child protection plans & an Independent Visitor Service

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice for the provision of: 1.Independent Advocacy Service for looked after children and children on child protection plans, and 2. Independent Visitor Service for looked after children Whilst this is a single procurement on behalf of both local authority areas, each Council will hold a contract individually with the successful provider, with a common specification covering both elements above. The Independent Advocacy Service will: *Maintain and support existing advocates and their existing links to children/ young people. *Recruit, train, and support new advocates. *Make appropriate matches between advocates and children/ young people. The Independent Visitor Service will offer an independent visitor service to looked after children. The Independent Visitor will make regular visits to the child and maintain other contact, e.g. telephone, email, as appropriate. The main purpose of the visits and contacts will be to befriend the child and give advice and assistance as appropriate. The contracts will commence on 1st October 2024 and will run for an initial period of 4 years with an option to extend by up to a further 3 x 12-month periods. The maximum available annual budget will be capped for each local authority area for the initial 4 year term as follows: Independent Advocacy Service: Shropshire - PS19,500 Telford & Wrekin - PS24,000 TOTAL PER ANNUM: PS43,500 Independent Visitor Service: Shropshire - PS19,500 Telford & Wrekin - PS27,000 TOTAL PER ANNUM: PS46,500 Applicants should note that it is considered that the Employee 'Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations '2006('TUPE') may apply to this contract. Applicants are advised to seek their own legal advice about the practicality of these regulations Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-afc52376-720d-44fb-bce5-fafdfe7783bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48195745-58f4-47ac-9f93-4e7550a635e0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY2 6ND
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOICEABILITY ADVOCACY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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