Tender

Family contact services

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM

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Tender

30 Mar 2021 at 13:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is seeking tenders for the provision of Family Time Contact Services, which falls under the social work services industry category. This procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 4th May 2021. The successful contracts are set to commence on 1st June 2021 and will run for two years, potentially extending for an additional year based on performance and funding. The services are primarily needed within the borough, specifically at dedicated venues and children’s centres.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations with expertise in child welfare and family support services. Businesses that offer related social work services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized or voluntary and community sector enterprises, are encouraged to apply. Those with experience in supervised contact services and a solid background in child protection will find this procurement particularly well-suited to their capabilities, as the council seeks providers that can demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications in this sensitive area of work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Family contact services

Notice Description

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham has a legal responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in their area in accordance with section 17 of the Children's Act 1989 and is advertising to seek tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations to join our Framework of providers for the provision of Family Time Contact Services. Supervised contact takes place for children living away from a parent or other significant adult as a result because they are deemed to have suffered significant, or to be at risk of suffering, significant harm. It helps to promote and sustain a child's relationship with their families where it is safe to do so, or while decisions are being made about their future. The Family Time Contact Service provides supervised contact for children and their families in a safe and neutral place, using contact supervisors who support parents to develop their parenting skills in line with the child's welfare. The sessions will take place primarily in the borough in a recently refurbished building dedicated to the Specialist Intervention Service, children centres, and other venues as required. Some sessions will take place outside of the borough. Family contact sessions can range from between 1 and 4 hours per session, at varying frequencies (from daily to once or twice a year) and will be delivered by contractors, under the co-ordination of the Council's Specialist Intervention Service. The new contracts are expected to run for a period of two years commencing on 1st June 2021 and may be extended for a further year subject to funding and performance. The award of contracts will be based on the most economically advantageous tender. To achieve our vision, we will need to work with contractors who can demonstrate specific experience for this specialist area of work. Organisations who wish to express an interest must: - Have at least one-year relevant experience in delivering this type of service; - Be accredited by NACCC; or be in the process of becoming accredited; or agree to become accredited prior to contract award; and - Support Workers must be managed by a qualified and experienced Social Worker with the following: a. a Social Work England (SWE) registration; and b. has a minimum of two years child protection experience; and c. has a minimum of two years court experience, including court proceedings. Additional information: Documents available at https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e3ead7-e442-4b2e-86e3-483e7239b27b
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2024 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM
Contact Name
Valerie Tomlinson
Contact Email
valerie.tomlinson@lbbd.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BARKING
Postcode
IG11 7LU
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Barking and Dagenham
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Barking

Further Information

Notice Documents

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