Tender

PROVISION OF ADVOCACY, INDEPENDENT VISITORS AND RETURN FROM MISSING FROM CARE INTERVIEW SERVICE

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Return from Missing from Care Interview Service." This procurement falls under the welfare services for children and young people category, with the contract set to commence on 1st February 2016 for a duration of three years, including a potential two-year extension at the Council's discretion. Interested providers must submit their tenders by 14:00 on 9th November 2015, with the expected annual budget for the services ranging from £40,000 to £60,000.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in social services and child welfare. Eligible competitors could include organisations offering advocacy services, guidance and counselling, or independent support for vulnerable children and young people. Given the sensitive nature of the required services, businesses experienced in working with children in care, handling cases under the Children Act, and knowledgeable about compliance with statutory guidance would be particularly well-suited to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF ADVOCACY, INDEPENDENT VISITORS AND RETURN FROM MISSING FROM CARE INTERVIEW SERVICE

Notice Description

The Isle of Wight Council invites Tenders from suitably qualified providers for the provision of Advocacy, Independent Visitors and return from missing from care interview service. The contract is to run from 1st February 2016 for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to 2 years at the sole discretion of the Council. The Council is looking for an organisation to provide the following services: ? An effective Advocacy Services for children and young people making a complaint under the duty of the Children Act 1989. To provide an advocacy service to vulnerable children at risk of significant harm including representation at Child Protection case conferences. ? Independent visitors for children looked after by a local authority under the duty of the Children and Young Person?s Act 2008. To provide an Independent Visitor scheme to children in care. ? Independent return interviews for children missing from care in adherence with the statutory guidance on children who run away or go missing from home or care dated January 2014. To provide independent return interviews for children missing from care. ? To provide independent and confidential information, advice, representation, advocacy and support for Children in Care (C.I.C) and Care Leavers aged between 5 and 24 years and to Children in Need (CIN) supported by the Isle of Wight Council. To support them through the complaints and representations process and to help them to participate in decision making and other processes that affects their lives. The expected allocated budget for these services is in the range of ?40,000 to ?60,000 per annum. The decision has been taken to disclose the range of annual budget for the services and ask that tenderers demonstrate how they can deliver the services within this range. The Council is unable to consider any submission that does not come within this figure; however, tenderers are able to submit under the allocated budget range. Additional information: The closing date for receipt of Tenders is 14:00Hrs on 9 November 2015. To download the Tender documentation, please click on the link below and either log in or register your company first, and then log in: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a88b21e9-4f6b-e511-80f3-000c29c9ba21 The registration process is free, simple and full instructions on how to do this are available on the South East Business Portal. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive a username and password via email. When you log on for the first time you will be prompted to change your password. Please note however that if your company has already been registered, your application will be rejected to avoid duplication and additional service users will need to be set up on the existing account. There is no cost to you for registering your company. The Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2000 which came into force on 01.01.2005 applies to the contracting authority. If any Tenderer considers that any information supplied by them is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for its sensitivity specified. In such cases the relevant material will, in response to FOI requests, be examined in light of exemptions provided for in this act. n/a

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e02b2ff9-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b0ca869-296c-4ec5-ab4c-f7937b9d2716
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2016 - 31 Jan 2019 3-4 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
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Vanessa Squibb
Contact Email
vanessa.squibb@iow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01983 821000 ext 6346

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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