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West Berkshire Children's Rights, Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council is managing a procurement process for the "West Berkshire Children’s Rights, Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service". This contract falls under the industry category of guidance and counselling services, with the primary location being Newbury, United Kingdom. The tender is in the active stage and open for submissions until 23rd July 2025, at 12:00 PM. The procurement method is an open competition, specifically designed for contracts below the threshold, and classified under the "light touch" special regime. Potential contractors should note that the contract will commence on 1st December 2025 and potentially extend until 30th November 2030, following an initial three-year term with options for extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in support services for children and young people, particularly those with expertise in advocacy, mentoring, and visitor services. Organisations with a strong focus on meeting national standards for children’s advocacy and an ability to deliver culturally appropriate services will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The bidding process prioritises technical and quality aspects (60%), alongside cost (30%) and social value (10%), thus encouraging providers with a robust track record of delivering quality and value-driven services to participate. Engaging in this contract offers potential long-term collaboration with a public sector entity, furnishing businesses with a platform for sustained growth and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Berkshire Children's Rights, Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service

Notice Description

To provide a Children's Rights and Advocacy Service for Children in Need and Children in Care referred to them by the Purchaser, providing approximately 75 contacts per quarter. Note the Council may require the Contractor to increase this case load, if the Council has a growing requirement. For this we may consider additional batches of 10 referrals however any additional Service(s) are not guaranteed and will be discussed with the Contractor in monitoring meetings. To provide an Independent Visitor Service for Children in the care of the Purchaser, providing approximately 25-30 matches per year. To include provision of Mentoring Support for Young People who are on the edge of coming into care and needing additional support, providing up to 5 individual matches per year. To provide a Mentoring Service for Young People Leaving Care. Providing weekly support to a small group of Young People living in the community, and up to 5 individual matches per year. Note the Council may require the Contractor to increase these case load(s), if the Council has a growing requirement. Any additional Service(s) are not guaranteed and will be discussed with the Contractor in monitoring meetings. To meet the National Standards for children's advocacy services. The service will endeavour to meet the needs of all Children and Young People from diverse cultural backgrounds by providing appropriate resources (for example, translation and interpreting services). The services will be available to all Children and Young People referred into the service in line with the definitions in the Children Act and The Leaving Care Act.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The Council proposes to enter into a Contract for an initial term of 3 years with the option to extend by 1+1 years for a total term of 5 years. It is noted that any provision to extend is at the discretion of The Council and may require additional approval via internal governance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055155
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040357-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£495,627 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£495,627 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westberks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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