Award

Children's Advocacy Service

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2021 at 09:01

Tender

04 Feb 2021 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking tenders for the “Children’s Advocacy Service” to provide an independent advocacy service for young people aged 8 and above who are looked after by the Council. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, specifically focused on guidance and counselling services. The contract will commence on 1st October 2021, with an initial duration of three years and the option to extend for two additional 24-month periods. The tender process is currently in the Award stage. Key dates include the submission deadline on 12th March 2021, and the bids will be evaluated based on quality and financial criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy and social services. Providers that can demonstrate innovative solutions and efficient service delivery will be well-positioned to compete. The ideal candidates are organisations experienced in delivering advocacy services for vulnerable communities, including children with disabilities and young people in care, particularly those familiar with the local authority's unique requirements and social work regulations.

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Notice Title

Children's Advocacy Service

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council (the Council) are seeking tenders from suitably qualified bidders to provide an independent advocacy service for young people from age 8 who are looked after by Nottinghamshire County Council. This services will also include; The provision of a visiting service to disabled children in residential units and children at a secure provision. Independent person for secure panels The Council is seeking bids that offer value for money through efficiency and innovative thinking and Bidders will be required to identify the level of service (hours) that will be provided for the funds available Nottinghamshire County Council wishes to appoint a single service provider. The scope and nature of the services required by the Council are set out in more detail in the Specification. The contract duration will be for 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 24-month periods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The council has a duty to offer an independent advocacy service. The main purpose is to empower and enable young people to have a voice by providing independent information, advice, support, and advocacy. It provides a confidential opportunity to share information and concerns about their care or treatment, to be informed of their rights and be able to access independent representation. Advocacy plays a key role in supporting children and young people to have their voices heard, their rights and entitlements met, providing a more holistic and positive experience of the care system. This is different to the role of the social worker and other professionals who have a duty to make 'best interest' decisions for the child. Nottinghamshire currently has a joint contract with Nottingham City Council for the provision of advocacy services and independent visiting. The Nottinghamshire element of this existing service is due to end on 30 September 2021, and this has given the opportunity to redesign the service and expand the advocacy offer to include the provision of advocates for children in need and care leavers. The council will not be recommissioning the independent visitor element of the service as this will be delivered in-house via the Youth Service. Nottinghamshire county council require an advocacy service which will be split into 2 parts: Part A and Part B. The Council is committed to Part A for the duration of the contract. There is an ambition to expand the contract to include Part B subject to financial approval. The Council is looking for a provider that could grow the contract to incorporate Part B should additional funding be secured in 2022-23. * Part A will be available to all children/young people, including those with disabilities, who are looked after by the council, within and outside of its authority area, * Part B would seek to include children and young people on child in need and child protection plans, care leavers, and homeless 16/17-year-olds. The contract will commence from 1st October 2021 for a period of 3 years to 30th September 2024. There are two twenty-four-month extensions available, with the agreement of both parties.

Options: There are two twenty-four-month extensions available, with the agreement of both parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029020
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011289-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire, TLF16 South Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHANGE GROW LIVE SERVICES

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