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Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services in Norfolk for Looked after Children, Care Leavers and Children and Young People on a Child Protection Plan

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Nov 2022 at 09:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is seeking experienced providers for two services for Children in Care, Care Leavers and Children and Young People on a Child Protection Plan in Norfolk. The services are tendered as two 'Lots': Independent Advocacy and Independent Visitors. Providers can bid for one or both lots. The procurement method is an Open procedure (above threshold). The deadline for tender submission is 1st December 2022. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2023 and end on 31st March 2026.

This tender opportunity for Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services in Norfolk provides SMEs with the chance to offer crucial support services to vulnerable children and young people. Businesses in the welfare services sector focused on supporting children and young people would be well-suited to compete. The contract offers a significant opportunity for service providers to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals in the East of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services in Norfolk for Looked after Children, Care Leavers and Children and Young People on a Child Protection Plan

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council is seeking experienced providers for two services for Children in Care, Care Leavers and Children and Young People on a Child Protection Plan. The services are tendered as two 'Lots': Lot 1: Independent Advocacy provides Children in Care, Care Leavers and children and young people on a Child Protection Plan with an Advocate who helps to ensure their voice is heard when decisions are being made about them. An Advocate supports children and young people to resolve issues, make complaints, empowers them to speak out for themselves and helps them to understand their rights and available services. Lot 2: Independent Visitors (IV) is a befriending service for Children in Care. IVs are volunteers who act as a consistent, trusted adult for children and young people during uncertain and turbulent times. They engage children and young people in positive activities and act as an additional support for them, separate from professionals. Providers can bid for one or both lots. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/573b86e1-be2c-4358-949a-7dba66e1debe
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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