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HCC - 07/16 The Provision of a Family Group Conference Coordinator / Advocate for the Family Group Conference Service

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire County Council is currently seeking bids for a contract titled "HCC - 07/16 The Provision of a Family Group Conference Coordinator / Advocate for the Family Group Conference Service." This procurement falls within the health and social work services category and is located in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the active stage, having been published on 21st July 2016, with a tender deadline that closed on 15th September 2016. The contract will specifically cover the provision of Family Group Conference coordinators and advocates, split into two lots, with a contract period running from 1st November 2016 to 31st January 2019. The procurement method used is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and community support services, particularly those that can offer expertise in coordinating family involvement in social care decisions. Companies that provide advocacy services or have experience in child protection and statutory review services would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. As it involves sensitive and impactful community services, successful bidders could enhance their reputations and expand their portfolios within the sector, potentially leading to further opportunities in public service contracts.

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Notice Title

HCC - 07/16 The Provision of a Family Group Conference Coordinator / Advocate for the Family Group Conference Service

Notice Description

The Family Group Conference Service (FGCS) was initially set up in Hertfordshire in 2009 by the Council to deliver the Family Group Conference (FGC) model of working with families. The Service is currently located within the Child Protection and Statutory Review Service of Hertfordshire County Councils Children's Services, Safeguarding and Specialist Services. The FGCS recognises the rights and responsibilities of families and communities to make decisions about their children and provides a framework for families to exercise this responsibility, the Family Group Conference. The contract will be split into two separate lots. Lot 1 will be for FGC coordinators and Lot 2 will be for FGC advocates. Applicants are able to apply for individual lots or apply for both lots. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed and attested under the common seal of the Council. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. PLEASE USE THE REVISED RESPONSE DOCUMENT WHEN SUBMITTING YOUR BID THAT CAN BE FOUND IN THE CLARIFICATION TAB. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625d0a67-4ac9-4e33-936c-f43cbec4d659
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2016 - 31 Jan 2019 2-3 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
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Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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