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GB-Shrewsbury: COCV 069 - Independent Advocacy Service for looked after children and children on child protection plans & an Independent Visitor Service

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

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01 Aug 2024 at 13:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire Council is inviting tenders for the provision of an Independent Advocacy Service for looked after children and children on child protection plans, as well as an Independent Visitor Service. This procurement is carried out on behalf of itself and Telford & Wrekin Council, with each council holding an individual contract with the successful provider. The contract, falling under the Social work and related services category, will commence on 1st October 2024 for four years, with the possibility of extending for an additional three years. Located in the West Midlands, the tender uses an open procurement method and accepts submissions until 30th August 2024 at noon.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in social work and related services to expand their business. The successful provider will benefit from a substantial budget allocation per annum, creating opportunities for job creation and service expansion in the child welfare sector. The procurement process also considers the applicability of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, ensuring fair treatment of existing employees. This contract is well-suited for organisations that have expertise in advocacy and support services for children and young people, making it an ideal growth avenue for businesses in the social services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Shrewsbury: COCV 069 - Independent Advocacy Service for looked after children and children on child protection plans & an Independent Visitor Service

Notice Description

Shropshire Council is seeking to procure a single Service Provider on behalf of itself and Telford & Wrekin Council for the provision of: 1.Independent Advocacy Service for looked after children and children on child protection plans, and 2. Independent Visitor Service for looked after children Whilst this is a single procurement on behalf of both local authority areas, each Council will hold a contract individually with the successful provider, with a common specification covering both elements above. The Independent Advocacy Service will: *Maintain and support existing advocates and their existing links to children/ young people. *Recruit, train, and support new advocates. *Make appropriate matches between advocates and children/ young people. The Independent Visitor Service will offer an independent visitor service to looked after children. The Independent Visitor will make regular visits to the child and maintain other contact, e.g. telephone, email, as appropriate. The main purpose of the visits and contacts will be to befriend the child and give advice and assistance as appropriate. The contracts will commence on 1st October 2024 and will run for an initial period of 4 years with an option to extend by up to a further 3 x 12-month periods. The maximum available annual budget will be capped for each local authority area for the initial 4 year term as follows: Independent Advocacy Service: Shropshire - PS19,500 Telford & Wrekin - PS24,000 TOTAL PER ANNUM: PS43,500 Independent Visitor Service: Shropshire - PS19,500 Telford & Wrekin - PS27,000 TOTAL PER ANNUM: PS46,500 Applicants should note that it is considered that the Employee 'Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations '2006('TUPE') may apply to this contract. Applicants are advised to seek their own legal advice about the practicality of these regulations Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2e6ff19-b833-4458-b836-29b4b68ca0ed
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 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
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@shropshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441743252992

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY2 6ND
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

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