Award

Lancashire Children's Rights, Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service - RFQ 15222842,1

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 May 2019 at 08:38

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

05 Dec 2018 at 09:57

Tender Notice
Tender

05 Dec 2018 at 09:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire County Council is seeking to award a contract for the "Lancashire Children's Rights, Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service." This procurement falls within the health and social work services sector and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with a total contract value of £416,000. The contract period is set to run from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2021. The initial tender period concluded on 11th January 2019, and the award notice was published on 9th May 2019, confirming the successful supplier as NYAS.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in children's advocacy and support services. Companies capable of providing independent, confidential support and fulfilling the recruitment and training responsibilities for volunteer befriending services would be well-positioned to compete in this bidding process. Engaging in this service not only contributes to the welfare of children looked after by Lancashire County Council but also presents a sustainable avenue for business growth within the social welfare market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lancashire Children's Rights, Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service - RFQ 15222842,1

Notice Description

The Service aims to promote the rights of CYP through the provision of effective and independent children's rights and advocacy services, and in accordance with the National Standards for the Provision of Children's Advocacy Services. The Service will provide independent and confidential support to the CYP. The purpose of the Independent Visitor Service is to manage the recruitment, training and matching of volunteer 'befrienders' for CYP who are looked after (CLA) by Lancashire County Council in line with requirements set out in the relevant legislation and statutory guidance. The Independent Visitor's functions are to visit, advise and befriend the CYP. The way these functions are carried out will vary according to the needs and wishes of the individual CYP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfc32d5c-3a4e-4b7d-9756-ea9b8afc8c99
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£416,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£208,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jessica Brindle
Contact Email
jessica.brindle@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01772 536208

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NYAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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