Award

Provision of Child Advocacy Services

POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2022 at 10:58

Tender

18 Jan 2022 at 14:45

Planning

26 Aug 2021 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales is seeking to award an active contract for the "Provision of Child Advocacy Services." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as welfare services for children and young people. The contract is to be executed within the South Wales Police area, and the procurement process utilised was an open procedure. The contract value is set at approximately £847,282, with the date signed being 26 May 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on social services and advocacy, particularly those experienced in child welfare and safeguarding practices. Firms capable of conducting Return Home Interviews and supporting vulnerable children during their recovery from missing person incidents will find this contract aligns with their expertise. Additionally, companies with a strong understanding of emotional and physical safety concerns related to at-risk children are well-suited to compete, thus enhancing their impact in the community and expanding their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Provision of Child Advocacy Services

Notice Description

The Police Crime Commissioner for South Wale Police is seeking a replacement contract to provide Child Advocacy Services, within the South Wales Police area, which speaks up for children and young people, empowering them to make sure their rights are respected and their views, wishes and feelings are heard at all times. The Advocates will engage with children and young people identified through missing person episodes and conduct Return Home Interviews (RHIs) with them. This provides the opportunity to listen, support and represent their views in any subsequent or ongoing safeguarding processes. When a child goes missing they may be exposed to a range of emotional, physical and sexual risks. They may engage in offending behaviour to survive or because they are being exploited by adults. We know that children with multiple missing episodes and those who go missing for prolonged periods are at high risk of child sexual exploitation and/or criminal exploitation and may be trafficked while they are missing. South Wales Police recognises that children should be given the opportunity to talk to about their experience of going missing and that Independent Child Advocates are best placed to provide this service. All information regarding the requirement is detailed in the tender documents. NOTE: The authority is using https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest at https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ITT_92469 Project_49422

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Police Crime Commissioner for South Wale Police is seeking a replacement contract to provide Child Advocacy Services, within the South Wales Police area, which speaks up for children and young people, empowering them to make sure their rights are respected and their views, wishes and feelings are heard at all times. The Advocates will engage with children and young people identified through missing person episodes and conduct Return Home Interviews (RHIs) with them. This provides the opportunity to listen, support and represent their views in any subsequent or ongoing safeguarding processes. When a child goes missing they may be exposed to a range of emotional, physical and sexual risks. They may engage in offending behaviour to survive or because they are being exploited by adults. We know that children with multiple missing episodes and those who go missing for prolonged periods are at high risk of child sexual exploitation and/or criminal exploitation and may be trafficked while they are missing. South Wales Police recognises that children should be given the opportunity to talk to about their experience of going missing and that Independent Child Advocates are best placed to provide this service. All information regarding the requirement is detailed in the tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02da1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016524-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£847,282 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
25 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Huw Pearce
Contact Email
huw.pearce@gwent.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7970165890

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 3SU
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NYAS

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