Tender

Advocacy and Independent Visitors Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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Tender

20 Nov 2023 at 10:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton is seeking tenders for the provision of Advocacy and Independent Visitors Services for Merton's Looked After Children and Care Leavers. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a tender deadline of 21st December 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2024 and end on 31st March 2028. This opportunity falls under the Health and social work services category and is open to SMEs.

This tender from the London Borough of Merton presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing services for care experienced children and young people. Companies that specialize in advocacy services, especially for individuals with additional needs, can compete for this contract. The Council aims to ensure the well-being and thriving of their younger residents, creating a suitable environment for businesses focused on social care and support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advocacy and Independent Visitors Services

Notice Description

The London Borough of Merton ("the Council") is inviting tenders under the Light Touch Regime to provide Advocacy and Independent Visitors Services for Merton's Looked After Children and Care Leavers. The Council seeks a provider that will support fulfilment on Merton's statutory obligations to our care experienced children and young people and delivery of our commitment that all our younger residents will live well and thrive in Merton. The provider will need to ensure that our looked after children and care leavers, including those with additional needs and Education Health and Care plans are aware of and have access to advocacy services that ensure their interests are promoted effectively, ensure their rights are respected and their views fully considered and reflected in decision making about their lives. The provider must also ensure that they are given assistance when making or intending to make a complaint.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a10ceae5-eb85-4c45-857a-cc6785a22a41
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

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
20 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 4-5 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.services@merton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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