Tender

SPS 2813 INDEPENDENT VISITOR AND ADVOCACY SERVICES

ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH

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Tender

18 Nov 2024 at 13:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Greenwich has initiated a tender for "SPS 2813 Independent Visitor and Advocacy Services" under the health and social work services category. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, covers services across England, with a focus on regions including Kent, Medway, London, and the rest of the UK. Valued at £375,000, the contract will span from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029. The closing date for tenders is 10th January 2025. This open procedure aims to secure independent visitor and advocacy services for children in care, care leavers, and children under child protection plans, providing essential support through adult volunteers and dedicated advocates.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in providing social services, particularly those specialising in youth advocacy and care support. Companies with robust volunteer coordination and advocacy programmes are well-suited to compete in this tender. While the procurement process is open but above threshold, it offers a substantial long-term contract, making it an attractive proposition for enterprises looking to strengthen their service delivery in the social care sector. The Royal Borough of Greenwich seeks committed service providers to ensure consistent and reliable support for vulnerable children and young adults.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS 2813 INDEPENDENT VISITOR AND ADVOCACY SERVICES

Notice Description

Service 1: Independent Visitors (Kent and Medway) Adult volunteers who provide a listening ear and undertake activities of interest primarily with Children in our care and where possible Care Leavers (up to 25-years-old) who have little or no contact with their birth parents. Service 2: Independent Visitor (London and the rest of the UK) Adult volunteers who provide a listening ear and undertake activities of interest primarily with Children in our care and where possible Care Leavers (up to 25-years-old) who have little or no contact with their birth parents. Service 3: Advocacy for Children in the Care of the Council and/ or on a Child Protection Plan Provide dedicated, independent support from an advocate for Children who are in the care of the Council, leaving care, and children who are the subject of a child protection conference.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02de0187-b191-4fae-8e74-4650ad776577
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 (above 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
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 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
ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH
Contact Name
Delroy Hurst
Contact Email
delroy.hurst@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2089215255

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE18 6HQ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
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
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Woolwich Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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