Tender

Provision of Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Return Home Interviews

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council is seeking proposals for the Provision of Advocacy, Independent Visitors, and Return Home Interviews. This procurement process falls within the welfare services category and is open for participation until January 27, 2023. The contract will start on April 1, 2023, and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The contract location is in Bedford with a postal code of MK42 9AP.

This tender opportunity for child & youth voice services by Bedford Borough Council presents a chance for businesses in the services sector, particularly those offering advocacy and counselling services, to expand their clientele and contribute to social welfare. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to bid for this tender, which aims to provide crucial support services to vulnerable children and young people in the East of England region.

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Notice Title

Provision of Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Return Home Interviews

Notice Description

Bedford Borough are tendering for a new contract for child & youth voice services, which will include: Instructed & non-instructed advocacy for Children in Care and under Child Protection Residential visiting advocacy Mental Capacity Act/Liberty Protection Safeguards advocacy for 16-17 year-olds Secure Reviews Independent Visitor Service for Children in Care Return Home Interview service for children & young people not known to social care Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0de58702-4ef6-494c-86c4-9f979ba9e4a8
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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