Tender

Independent Advocacy Services for Children and Young People in Perth and Kinross Area

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Jun 2022 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

Perth & Kinross Council is currently conducting an open procurement process for the provision of Independent Advocacy Services for Children and Young People in the Perth and Kinross area. The tender, identified as PKC11929, is valued at £300,000 and falls under the education and training services category. Key dates include the submission deadline on 8 July 2022 and a potential contract duration of two years, with the option to extend for up to two additional years. The procurement is ongoing and aims to enhance the involvement of children and young people in their care planning through independent advocacy support.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and advocacy services, particularly those with expertise in engaging young people and a proven track record in delivering such support. Bidders must demonstrate robust financial health and experience in independent advocacy, as well as hold the requisite insurance and qualifications for staff delivering these services. Businesses who can provide community benefits, as stipulated by the Council's requirements, will be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth in their portfolio of public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Services for Children and Young People in Perth and Kinross Area

Notice Description

Perth & Kinross Council is seeking a single service provider to provide independent advocacy support for children and young people who are involved with Social Work Services to ensure their voice is heard and their views are taken account of in their care planning.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This service will provide independent advocacy support for children and young people who are involved with Social Work Services to ensure their voice is heard and their views are taken account of in their care planning

Renewal: The Contract will run for a period of two years with the option to extend (either singly or in phases) for a further period (or periods) of up to two years after the expiry of the term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03445f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015802-2022
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Louise Peoples
Contact Email
lpeoples@pkc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1738475150

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

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