Award

Advocacy Service for Children in Care, Care Leavers and Children Subject to Child Protection Conferences

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Aug 2020 at 16:23

Award Notice
Tender

02 Jun 2020 at 14:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is seeking a provider for an Advocacy Service aimed at Children in Care, Care Leavers, and children involved in Child Protection Conferences. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following the close of the tender period on 3rd July 2020. The contract, valued at approximately £287,500, is set to commence on 1st September 2020 and will last until 31st August 2022. This open procedure aims to establish a service that encourages the voices of children and young people, facilitating their concerns and choices in decision-making processes.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and voluntary/community sector entities, to expand their services in social work and advocacy sectors. Companies that specialise in children's services, advocacy, or similar social support frameworks will find this contract particularly suitable. The potential for additional funding indicates that organisations capable of scaling their services to meet demand may benefit significantly from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advocacy Service for Children in Care, Care Leavers and Children Subject to Child Protection Conferences

Notice Description

Bristol City Council wishes to appoint a provider for the provision of an Advocacy Service for Children in Care, Care Leavers and Children Subject to Child Protection Conferences. Advocacy is about speaking up for children and young people, ensuring their views are heard and acted upon by decision-makers. The role of an advocate is to help children and young people to raise issues and concerns about things they are unhappy with; and ensure that children and young people can understand what is happening to them, can make their views known and, where possible, exercise choice when decisions about them are being made.The Council has an estimated maximum annual contract value of PS52,500 giving a total contract value of PS262,500 to deliver the services as described in the Specification. This is based on delivering a minimum of 1,100 hrs. In addition, the Council has scope to increase the provision of this service through accessing additional funding of PS5,000 per annum up to a maximum annual value of PS57,500, giving a potential total contract value of PS287,500. Additional funding will be agreed at the discretion of the Council. Additional provision will be dependent upon demand and will be of an ad-hoc nature.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ffb7d60b-fb1f-4224-9391-785756f797a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33512ff5-7be6-4a6e-bb5b-36a85d5e947a
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
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
£287,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£287,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
13 Sep 2020 - 13 Sep 2022 1-2 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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS3 9FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Bedminster
Westminster Constituency
Bristol South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGNIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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