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HCC Sept 2023 - The Provision of Children and Young Persons Advocacy Services for Bedfordshire Borough Council, Hertfordshire County Council and Luton Borough Council

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - CHILDREN'S SERVICES

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Tender

21 Sep 2023 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council is leading a joint procurement with Bedfordshire Borough Council and Luton Borough Council for the provision of Children and Young Persons Advocacy Services. The contract duration is initially three years, with the potential to extend for up to five years. The tender is open for submission until 23rd October 2023. The services fall under the Social work and related services industry category.

This tender presents an opportunity for organisations to provide independent advocacy services for children and young people across multiple locations. Businesses specializing in Social work and related services, particularly those experienced in providing advocacy for children and young people, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to participate, and the procurement process is open above the threshold level, allowing for a competitive bidding process.

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Notice Title

HCC Sept 2023 - The Provision of Children and Young Persons Advocacy Services for Bedfordshire Borough Council, Hertfordshire County Council and Luton Borough Council

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council), along with Luton Borough Council and Bedford Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as the Participating Authorities) are out to tender for a joint procurement for the Provision of Children and Young Persons Advocacy Services. Hertfordshire County Council are the leading on this procurement. The aim is for all children and young people to have access to appropriate support and representation to ensure their rights are protected and their wishes and feelings are listened to and taken into account. To support this aim the Participating Authorities have a requirement for the provision of independent advocacy services for children and young people. Services are expected to be delivered in line with the National Standards for The Provision of Children's Advocacy. The Contract Period for this Contract is an initial period of three (3) years with the option to extend to a further two (2) years at twelve (12) month intervals. Therefore, the maximum duration of this Contract could be five (5) years. Full details, including the breakdown of spend by each of the Participating Authorities, are in the tender document set. Organisations 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. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate. Please Note the TUPE Employee Liability Information for this procurement has been provided along with other documentation for this procurement. TUPE related information is personal data and must be protected in accordance with the requirements of Data Protection legislation and must also be kept confidential. Therefore, by accessing this Tender via Supply Hertfordshire and then the View Details button and accessing the documentation for this procurement, Tenderers agree to undertake to treat the information as confidential and commercially sensitive at all times and take all reasonable steps to prevent any inadvertent disclosure to any third party. Additional information: To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc2ab9d0-9eed-41b0-acd5-d2707838e106
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Contact Name
Clair Jones (HCC)
Contact Email
clair.jones@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01438 843307

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

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