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Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service for Children and Young People

Brighter Futures for Children

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15 Sep 2023 at 09:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Brighter Futures for Children involves the provision of Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service for Children and Young People. The procurement falls under the services category with a total contract value of £300,000. The deadline for expressions of interest is 13/10/2023, and the contract period is set to run from 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2026. The opportunity is in the active stage, with the tender submission method being electronic and written. The deadline for tender submission is 13/10/2023, and the award period commences on 17/10/2023 at 09:00 AM.

This tender by Brighter Futures for Children presents a valuable opportunity for businesses providing social work services without accommodation. Companies experienced in delivering Independent Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services for children are well-suited to compete. The renewal option for the contract provides the possibility of extended engagement, making it a promising prospect for firms looking for long-term partnerships. The procurement process is transparent and follows an open procedure, ensuring a fair chance for eligible vendors to participate and showcase their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service for Children and Young People

Notice Description

BFfC are completing an ITT exercise for the provision of Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service for Children and Young People - Brighter Futures for Children requires an Independent Advocacy Service and an Independent Visitor Service for children in Reading.Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to Express Interest upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of this website by selecting the View Details button for the project.Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 13/10/2023.Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

At Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC), we are committed to ensuring that children and young people receive the best services and interventions, in a proportionate and timely manner. In line with our commitment to the children we work with, and statutory duties, their voice and direct contribution to their meetings and planning is crucial and central to the work we deliver. Brighter Futures for Children has a statutory duty under the Children Act 1989 to provide Independent Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services to children who are looked after by the Local Authority. Furthermore the 2018 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' guidance also outlines that an advocate be available for children subject to a Child Protection Plan (CP) or a Child In Need (ChIN). The current advocacy contract is coming to an end in December 2023. The lifetime value of the contract is PS300, 000, the contract term will be 3 years with an option to extend by a further 2 years.

Renewal: 2 year extension possible

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03fce2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027283-2023
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Brighter Futures for Children
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

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