Planning

Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Parent Advocacy Services (Expression of Interest)

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Mar 2023 at 11:06

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 Feb 2023 at 16:34

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northamptonshire Children's Trust is seeking providers to offer Parent Advocacy Services for parents in Northamptonshire and elsewhere in the UK. The trust aims to assist parents in engaging with assessments and understanding complex statutory processes within Children's Social Care. The deadline for expressing interest in this opportunity is March 15, 2023.

This tender by the Northamptonshire Children's Trust for Parent Advocacy Services presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in health and social work services. Suitable businesses may include SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing advocacy services for parents within the specified regions. The trust is considering setting up a Framework or working with a single provider to source advocates, with a contract planned to be in place by June 1, 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Parent Advocacy Services (Expression of Interest)

Notice Description

Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) welcome Expressions of Interest from providers with experience in this field to provide Parent Advocacy Services for parents who reside in Northamptonshire and in other parts of the United Kingdom that are the responsibility of NCT. The purpose of Parents Advocacy Services is to assist parents, who have a significant difficulty being involved in the process to fully engage in assessments and to understand the complex statutory processes within Children's Social Care, where there is no one appropriate or available to facilitate and represent their views. The provision aims to build the individuals knowledge and understanding of social work processes, confidence and self-esteem. Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) is an independent, not-for-profit company established in November 2020 to deliver the best possible opportunities for the children in Northamptonshire. Our responsibility is to deliver children's social care and targeted early help services on behalf of North Northamptonshire Council and West Northamptonshire Council. As part of this Expression of Interest process, NCT are considering whether to set up a Framework of a number of suppliers who can provide this service or seek one provider who is able to source advocates. Any contract would look to be set up as soon as possible after this Expression of Interest process; 1st June 2023 is aimed for. If your organisation would like to express your interest, please submit your interest by completing this document and returning it to procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk by Wednesday 15th March 2023 by 17.00hrs. Additional information: If your organisation would like to express your interest, please submit your interest by completing this document and returning it to procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk by Wednesday 15th March 2023 by 17.00hrs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1c8a24c-fc41-43ea-aaba-59f4439034ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4c666af-97d9-4391-b412-23973198c081
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Mar 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Further Information

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