Tender

Advocacy service for mothers of children who are in or on the edge of care.

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Dec 2021 at 23:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medway Council is seeking tenders for an "Advocacy service for mothers of children who are in or on the edge of care." This initiative falls within the health and social work services industry, aimed at reducing the number of children entering care from families in distress. The open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 26 January 2022. The successful contract will commence on 1 April 2022 and extend until 31 March 2024, with an allocated budget of £220,000.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy and support services, particularly those focused on social work and community interventions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their expertise in addressing the needs of families and children may significantly align with the service requirements. Engaging in this tender could not only enhance service provision in Medway but also contribute to broader community well-being, thus facilitating business growth through valuable partnerships and service delivery contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advocacy service for mothers of children who are in or on the edge of care.

Notice Description

PLEASE APPLY VIA THE KENT BUSINESS PORTAL & REGISTER HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=69678af9-0069-ec11-8110-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545 The overarching aim is to reduce the number of children coming into care particularly from mothers with more than one child in or on the edge of care. The advocacy service seeks to reduce the negative impact on families and communities within Medway and to support families who are experiencing trauma as a result of removal of children into local authority care. The service will work in partnership to deliver a needs-led, high quality Advocacy services to meet the needs of birth mothers whose children are on the edge or in care (Repeat Removals) service. The service will be free at the point of access.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6525c79-7ffb-42c6-abe1-4512537c3c41
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
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 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
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

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