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Contract for: All Age Independent Advocacy Service and Children's and Young People Independent Visitor Service in the London Borough of Waltham Forest

London Borough of Waltham Forest

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17 Nov 2021 at 13:33

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Tender

16 Jul 2021 at 16:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking tenders for the “Contract for: All Age Independent Advocacy Service and Children's and Young People Independent Visitor Service” within the guidance and counselling services industry. This contract is currently in the award stage, with a total value of £1,301,000. The contract period will commence on 1st December 2021 and may extend up to 30th November 2026, depending on the Authority's discretion. Prospective suppliers were required to submit their bids by 18th August 2021. The procurement process follows the open procedure under EU regulations.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for organisations that specialise in advocacy services, including independent mental health advocacy, care act advocacy, and independent visitor services for children in care. Companies with a substantial track record in delivering high-quality counselling and advocacy, particularly those able to manage complex services for varying age groups, would be well-positioned to compete. With the potential for service delivery in partnership with other providers, this tender opens avenues for collaboration, enabling smaller firms to participate in the provision of such essential services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for: All Age Independent Advocacy Service and Children's and Young People Independent Visitor Service in the London Borough of Waltham Forest

Notice Description

Contract for: All Age Independent Advocacy Service and Children's and Young People Independent Visitor Service in the London Borough of Waltham Forest and Participating Authorities ("the Contract"). The Contract shall commence on 1st December 2021 and shall continue up to and including 30th November 2024 ("the Contract Period"). At the sole discretion of the Authority the Contract Period may be extended in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate up to a maximum twenty-four (24) months, providing a possible total Contract Period to midnight on 30th November 2026. The Contract is split into two (2) Lots as follows:- Lot 1: All Age Independent Advocacy Service This includes the following different types of advocacy:- * Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA) * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMCA) * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) * Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCA) * Independent Advocacy for Children in Care (CIC), and care leavers between the of 5-25 years Lot 2: Children's and Young People Independent Visitor Service. An Independent Visitor (IV) service for Children in Care and Care Leavers between the ages of 5-18 years.

Lot Information

All Age Independent Advocacy Services

Lot 1: All Age Independent Advocacy Service This includes the following different types of advocacy:- * Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA) * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMCA) * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) * Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCA) * Independent Advocacy for Children in Care (CIC), and care leavers between the of 5-25 years

Renewal: At the sole discretion of the Authority the Contract Period may be extended in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate up to a maximum twenty-four (24) months, providing a possible total Contract Period to midnight on 30th September 2026.

Children's and Young People Independent Visitor Service.

An Independent Visitor (IV) service for Children in Care and Care Leavers between the ages of 5-18 years.

Renewal: At the sole discretion of the Authority the Contract Period may be extended in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate up to a maximum twenty-four (24) months, providing a possible total Contract Period to midnight on 30th September 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c930
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028702-2021
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
Large

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

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,301,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,301,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALTHAMSTOW
Postcode
E17 4JF
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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Further Information

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