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SPS 2813 INDEPENDENT VISITOR AND ADVOCACY SERVICES

ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH

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18 Nov 2024 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking to commission Independent Visitor and Advocacy Services under the tender titled "SPS 2813 INDEPENDENT VISITOR AND ADVOCACY SERVICES" in the health and social work services industry category. The tender, identified by DN752433, is currently at the tendering stage with an open procurement procedure. Key dates include the submission deadline on 10th January 2025, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2027, potentially extendable by one additional year. The primary services are located in Kent, Medway, London, and other regions in the UK, and are designed to support children and young people in care or on child protection plans.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for organisations specialising in child welfare services, social work, and volunteer management. Businesses with expertise in providing advocacy and independent visitor services to children and young adults are well-suited to compete. The contract's focus on ongoing volunteer support and advocacy for vulnerable children can drive meaningful growth and establish strong community ties for the winning bidder. Organisations interested in participating should ensure electronic submissions meet the specified requirements and adhere to all outlined deadlines and conditions.

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Notice Title

SPS 2813 INDEPENDENT VISITOR AND ADVOCACY SERVICES

Notice Description

We seek to commission Independent Visitors and Advocacy, both for children and young people ("Children") in the care of the Council; and of Advocacy for Children with an open Child Protection ("CP") plan. This service will meet the statutory requirements placed on the Council in relation to the provision of: Independent advocacy for Children in our Care and a commitment to deliver an Independent Visiting service. Independent Visiting services match a volunteer with a Child in the care of the local authority, whose placement may be some distance from their family home and who may have limited contact with family members. Children regularly meet their volunteer for an activity of their choosing, either virtually or in-person. Matches generally last for a minimum of two years, though the exact time in this contract may vary.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Service 1: Independent Visitors (Kent and Medway) Adult volunteers who provide a listening ear and undertake activities of interest primarily with Children in our care and where possible Care Leavers (up to 25-years-old) who have little or no contact with their birth parents. Service 2: Independent Visitor (London and the rest of the UK) Adult volunteers who provide a listening ear and undertake activities of interest primarily with Children in our care and where possible Care Leavers (up to 25-years-old) who have little or no contact with their birth parents. Service 3: Advocacy for Children in the Care of the Council and/ or on a Child Protection Plan Provide dedicated, independent support from an advocate for Children who are in the care of the Council, leaving care, and children who are the subject of a child protection conference.

Renewal: RGB Reserves the right to extend this contract further one year to a maximum of 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b74e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037190-2024
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH
Contact Name
Mr Delroy Hurst
Contact Email
delroy.hurst@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2089215255

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE18 6HQ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich

Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Woolwich Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

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