Tender

Independent Visitor and Advocacy Services

LONDON BOROUGH WALTHAM FOREST

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Tender

02 Feb 2017 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is conducting an open tender process for the provision of Independent Visitor and Advocacy Services, aimed at Looked After Children and Young People. The procurement, classified under Health and Social Work Services, involves two lots: Independent Visitors and Advocacy. The tender period concludes on 1st March 2017, with the anticipated contract starting on 1st April 2017 and lasting until 31st March 2020. The contract has a total estimated value of £321,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations focusing on social services, particularly those specialised in advocacy and mentorship for children and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the authority is seeking to appoint one provider for each of the two distinct service lots. Companies with experience in child protection, fostering, and community services will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Independent Visitor and Advocacy Services

Notice Description

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking to appoint organisations who will provide Independent Visitors and Advocates for Looked After Children and Young People. This will be satisfied with the creation of a contract over two lots: Independent Visitors (lot 1) and Advocacy (lot 2). Advocacy is to cover Child Protection; LAC and Disabled Children's Advocacy. It is the intention of the authority to appoint one provider to each lot, however providers may enter a bid for any or all lots if they wish. Additional information: For more information please visit: www.londontenders.org

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0cdbe2-879a-4f1d-81d8-5cf6d3d2dbe9
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£321,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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