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Slough Children First (SCF) Advocacy Services

Slough Children First

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17 Sep 2024 at 10:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Slough Children First centres around the provision of Advocacy Services for children and young people. The tender, titled "Slough Children First (SCF) Advocacy Services," falls within the Health and Social Work Services industry category. This tender process is at the 'Tender' stage and employs an open procedure method. It aims to obtain services within the UKJ1 region, specifically in Slough. Key dates to keep in mind include the tender opening on 15 October 2024, with the award period starting immediately afterwards. The contract duration is anticipated to be 1080 days, and the estimated contract value is £185,000 GBP. Businesses can submit their proposals electronically and in written form via the specified In-Tend portal by the deadline of 15 October 2024 at 14:00 BST.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those experienced in child advocacy and support services. The service requirement includes providing an independent channel for children to express their views on health and social care, supporting children in care and on various child protection plans, and offering Independent Visitor Support. Businesses adept at handling comprehensive service development alongside working in partnership with regional authorities like Slough Children First will find this opportunity particularly aligning with their competencies. Additionally, companies with capabilities in providing accessible children’s rights services and influencing service delivery design and implementation will be well-suited to compete and potentially enhance their market presence through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Slough Children First (SCF) Advocacy Services

Notice Description

Slough Children First aims to approach the market for the supply of services in respect of this requirement. The Advocacy Service will also offer an independent channel for Children and Young People to communicate their views on the health and social care system and to influence the design and delivery of services.The service will include Advocacy for Care for Children, Children on a Child Protection Plans, Children in Need Plans between the ages of 5 - 18 years and Independent Visitor Support for Care for Children between the ages of 8 - 18 years. The Service Provider will work in partnership with Slough Children First to ensure that children and young people have accessible information about the Children's Rights service, Advocacy; Independent Visitors Scheme and Slough Children Services Complaints Procedure and Return Home Interviews. The Service Provider will work in partnership with Slough Children First and contribute to service development to promote the rights, interests and

Lot Information

Lot 1

Slough Children First aims to approach the market for the supply of services in respect of this requirement. The Advocacy Service will also offer an independent channel for Children and Young People to communicate their views on the health and social care system and to influence the design and delivery of services.The service will include Advocacy for Care for Children, Children on a Child Protection Plans, Children in Need Plans between the ages of 5 - 18 years and Independent Visitor Support for Care for Children between the ages of 8 - 18 years. The Service Provider will work in partnership with Slough Children First to ensure that children and young people have accessible information about the Children's Rights service, Advocacy; Independent Visitors Scheme and Slough Children Services Complaints Procedure and Return Home Interviews. The Service Provider will work in partnership with Slough Children First and contribute to service development to promote the rights, interests and responsibilities of children and young people.

Renewal: 2 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049b5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029635-2024
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
1st April 2030

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Slough Children First
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SLOUGH
Postcode
SL1 2EL
Postcode Area
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Local Authority
Slough
Electoral Ward
Herschel Park
Westminster Constituency
Slough

Further Information

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