Award

HCC Sept 2023 - The Provision of Children and Young Persons Advocacy Services for Bedfordshire Borough Council, Hertfordshire County Council and Luton Borough Council

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

03 Apr 2024 at 10:25

TenderUpdate

26 Oct 2023 at 09:44

Tender

21 Sep 2023 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire County Council, along with Luton and Bedford Borough Councils, completed a joint procurement process for the provision of Children and Young Persons Advocacy Services. The contract was awarded to The National Youth Advocacy Service. The procurement stage was 'award'. This opportunity has closed, with a contract value of £1,900,000 signed on April 1, 2024. The services fall under the social work and related services category. The buying organisation is Hertfordshire County Council. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender for the provision of advocacy services offers business growth opportunities for organisations specialised in social work and related services. The contract allows for an initial term of three years with options for two additional years. Businesses focusing on welfare services for children and young people would be well-suited to compete. Prospective bidders had to submit tenders through an e-Tendering system. The contract value amounts to £1,900,000, present opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises. The process facilitates joint ventures with other local authorities, expanding business reach and collaboration opportunities.

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Notice Title

HCC Sept 2023 - The Provision of Children and Young Persons Advocacy Services for Bedfordshire Borough Council, Hertfordshire County Council and Luton Borough Council

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council), along with Luton Borough Council and Bedford Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as the Participating Authorities) went out to a joint procurement for the Provision of Children and Young Persons Advocacy Services. This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council), along with Luton Borough Council and Bedford Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as the Participating Authorities) went out to a joint procurement for the Provision of Children and Young Persons Advocacy Services. This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Options: Option to extend the initial Contract period for further periods of up to two (2) years, at the Council's sole discretion.

Renewal: The Contract will be reviewed at the end of the Contract period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0402af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010716-2024
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Strategic Procurement Group
Contact Email
anita.shipman@hertfordshire.gov.uk, enquiry@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01707292601

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE

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