Tender

Milton Keynes Council - Children's Voice Services

LGSS

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Tender

19 Nov 2019 at 11:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes Council, represented by LGSS, is conducting a tender for the provision of Children's Voice Services, with a total budget of £450,000. This procurement falls under the Social Work and Related Services category and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The open tender process is currently active, with submissions due by 18 December 2019. The successful contract will commence on 1 June 2020 and will run for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those that provide advocacy, independent visitation, and support services for children and young people. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in child welfare and advocacy are encouraged to participate, as the council emphasises building strong relationships with service providers. This initiative not only aims to enhance the well-being of looked-after children but also supports SMEs in expanding their service offerings within the local authority framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Milton Keynes Council - Children's Voice Services

Notice Description

Milton Keynes Council is embarking on a tender process for the provision of Children's Voice Services which support children and young people to have a say in their care. Milton Keynes Council is combining Independent Visitors, Independent Return Interviews, Children's Advocacy and Regulation 44 Visitor services in to one block contract to run for three years with the option of extending for a further one plus one year. Children's Advocacy will support children who are going through care proceedings or who are already in care and need support to understand their choices and have a voice in all aspects of their lives. Advocacy services will help children to express their wishes and feelings and ensure these are heard by professionals involved in their care. Independent Visitors will befriend Looked After Children and make monthly visits to engage in an activity of the child's choice. Independent Return Interviews will be conducted for looked after children living outside of the Borough of Milton Keynes with the aim of understanding the reasons for them running away, reducing any identified risk or harm, reducing the probability of them going missing again but equally equipping them to stay safe should they run away again. The Regulation 44 Visitor will visit three homes in Milton Keynes and compile a report setting out their opinion as to whether children are effectively safeguarded and whether the children's wellbeing is promoted. The expectation is that all four services will report to a Service Manager who is easily accessible and can build good relationships with Children's Services based in Milton Keynes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a0ebe3b-a1bf-4835-9685-885e00fff0c9
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 31 May 2023 2-3 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
LGSS
Contact Name
NS Contracts
Contact Email
nscontracts@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908691691

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

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