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Independent Visitors Service

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Feb 2025 at 15:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Independent Visitors Service" contract aimed at providing independent visitors for children and young people in the UKC (North East) region. This procurement falls under the 'Health and social work services' category. The contract was awarded to Changing Future North East, and the procurement stage is now at the award and contract stage with the contract being signed on 19th February 2025. The procurement was executed using a limited method without prior publication, justified by the need for consistency and value for money in delivering this statutory service. The initial contract period is 10 years, with an option to extend for an additional 5 years.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly those experienced in providing community-based support services. Companies with a focus on children's welfare and volunteer management would find this contract highly relevant. The substantial contract value of £650,000, along with the lengthy initial period and potential for extensions, provides a stable and long-term growth opportunity for the awarded supplier, Changing Future North East, and similar businesses aiming to offer specialised services to local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Visitors Service

Notice Description

Contract to provide Independent Visitors for children and young people

Lot Information

Lot 1

Independent Visitors Service Contract to provide Independent Visitors for children and young people

Options: 5 x 12 month extensions

Procurement Information

This is an established contract providing a statutory service which will achieve value for money and will enable consistency for young people and their volunteers. The Council is entering into a contract for the provision for an initial 10 year period with an option to extend for a further 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e43c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005926-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Victoria Hayton
Contact Email
victoria_hayton@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHANGING FUTURE NORTH EAST

Further Information

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