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Children's Independent Advocacy Service

WAKEFIELD COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Nov 2024 at 10:13

Tender

07 Aug 2024 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

Wakefield Council is seeking a provider for the "Children's Independent Advocacy Service", classified under CPV code 85311300 and falling within the industry category of welfare services for children and young people. The procurement for this statutory service, necessary to support children and young people with social care needs and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), has now reached the award stage. The contract, worth £1,115,000, was awarded to VoiceAbility Advocacy on 26th November 2024 and will be delivered in the Wakefield region (UKE45). The procurement followed an open procedure, indicating transparency and competition, with the tender being active since August 2024 and closing for submissions by 9th September 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in services for children and young people, particularly those with experience in advocacy and social services. The three-year contract, starting on 1st April 2025 with a potential two-year extension, ensures a steady and substantial income with periodic adjustments in line with the UK Consumer Price Index. This project is well-suited for organisations capable of delivering independent advocacy and handling potentially increasing demand, providing an ideal platform for companies looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector service market.

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Notice Title

Children's Independent Advocacy Service

Notice Description

The Local Authority has a statutory duty to provide those children and young people supported by Children's social care and with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities with an independent Advocate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04886b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038116-2024
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
Not specified

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
£1,115,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,115,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,115,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20241 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
WAKEFIELD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Karen Towers
Contact Email
ktowers@wakefield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1924306780

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2EB
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE45 Wakefield

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOICEABILITY ADVOCACY

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