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Lancashire Children's Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2025 at 11:39

Tender

24 Oct 2024 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of services for Lancashire Children's Right, Advocacy, and Independent Visitor Service. The tender falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV 85000000). The procurement process is at the active tender stage, with the procurement method being an open procedure covered under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The service is to be delivered in the region of UKD4, with tender submissions closing on 22nd November 2024 at 11:00 GMT. The initial contract period is three years with a potential extension, not exceeding a total duration of five years. Key dates include the bid opening on 22nd November 2024 at 12:00 GMT, and the awarding period beginning the same day.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social work services, particularly those focusing on advocacy and support for children and young people. The contract value is £1,068,700, which presents a substantial revenue opportunity. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like The National Youth Advocacy Service, which previously secured the contract, are especially well-suited to compete due to the specific nature of the services required. Being part of this procurement process allows businesses to expand their portfolio, enhance their reputation in public sector service delivery, and make a positive impact on vulnerable children's lives in Lancashire. The open procedure ensures a fair competitive environment, enabling capable and motivated businesses to vie for this meaningful contract.

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Notice Title

Lancashire Children's Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Services for Lancashire Children's Right, Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking to commission a Lancashire Children's Rights, Advocacy, and Independent Visitors Service. The purpose of the Service is to provide support to Children and Young People (CYP) who meet the criteria for the Service, through the following elements: I. Advocacy II. Independent Visitors The Service aims to ensure that vulnerable Children and Young People have the opportunity to influence decisions, policies and practices that affect their lives. The purpose of the Service is to provide independent advocacy support to eligible Children and Young People and to manage and sustain a pool of volunteer Independent Visitors for Children Looked After (CLA), to fulfil the requirements set out in legislation and the accompanying regulations and guidance.

Renewal: The initial Contract period will be 3 years, after such time the Authority may extend the Contract by any number of defined periods, provided that the total duration does not exceed 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b0fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008180-2025
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,068,700 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,068,700 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,068,700 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Care-Health
Contact Email
caphprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1772538206

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE

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