Tender

Young Carers - Advocacy

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Jan 2018 at 16:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council for the service titled "Young Carers - Advocacy", which falls under the health and social work services category. The tender is currently at the active planning stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 6 February 2018 at 10:00 hrs. The contract period is expected to commence on 1 April 2018 and conclude on 31 March 2019, with delivery to occur in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This open procedure tender aims to provide valuable support for young carers aged 5-18, ensuring they receive the necessary resources to thrive academically and socially while being safeguarded from potential harm.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in social care and advocacy services, particularly those equipped to provide support systems for vulnerable youth. Organisations with expertise in child welfare, multi-agency collaboration, and social care services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As the council transitions service provision to the Sandwell Children's Social Care Trust, businesses that can demonstrate strong credibility and capability in delivering advocacy tailored to young carers will be positioned favourably to secure this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Young Carers - Advocacy

Notice Description

Young Carers - Advocacy The Provider will deliver an advocacy service for young carers aged 5-18 in Sandwell. The provision will be expected to support young carers to achieve at school, have social opportunities and minimise the risk of young carers undertaking excessive, inappropriate and harmful care roles and also safeguard them against other risks such as CSE, exploitation, neglect, physical and emotional harm. The Provider will be expected to raise awareness and co-ordinate a multi-agency approach to ensure young carers and their families are able to access the support they need. Tenderers should note that, from 1 April 2018, provision of children's social care services is to be transferred from the Council to Sandwell Children's Social Care Trust ("The Trust"). It is anticipated that the Council will award the contract for this service on behalf of the trust and the contract will be entered into with Sandwell Children's Social Care Trust. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to PQQ or other related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 6 February 2018 at 10:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc00e3a3-ba5a-4fc5-9ae5-c4c4f9965c28
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
Not specified
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
10 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 6-12 months
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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 9EX
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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