Tender

Childrens Advocacy & Return Interview Services

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Jan 2017 at 11:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Childrens Advocacy & Return Interview Services" contract, which is critical for improving outcomes for looked after, vulnerable, and at-risk children and young people in the East of England. The procurement process, classified under health and social work services, follows an open procedure with the tender period closing on 3 February 2017. This contract is set to commence on 1 April 2017 and will run for a maximum of five years, with key responsibilities outlined for ensuring advocacy services are accessible to all Looked After Children across various care settings.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in advocacy for children and young people. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in providing advocacy and support services will be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their portfolio and expanding their impact in the community through partnership with Bedford Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Childrens Advocacy & Return Interview Services

Notice Description

Listening to children and young people lies at the heart of the Government's programme to improve outcomes for every child. This is especially important for those times when children have a problem, concern or want to make a complaint. Commissioned services will allow the local authority to meet its statutory responsibilities for looked after, vulnerable and at risk children and young people. In this context BBC is inviting potential service providers to submit a tender for the provision of Issue Based Advocacy, Residential Visiting Advocacy and Return Interview services. The contract will operate for a maximum of 5 years (3 + 1 + 1) from 01 April 2017. Bedford Borough Children's Services will ensure that children they are working with will have access to advocacy services that will assist them in being heard, where this is appropriate. The service will cover all Looked After Children, whether they are in residential homes, foster care or secure accommodation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c679f42a-ea52-4996-bd33-b31fc54aefdc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c109894c-b634-4419-bdcf-5db0d61d065c
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 Over 5 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441234228998

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
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

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