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Provision of a Children's Rights Service

Orkney Islands Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2019 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

28 Feb 2019 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council is seeking a service provider for the "Provision of a Children's Rights Service," aimed at enhancing advocacy and participation for children and young people. This procurement is classified under the social protection category and is located in Kirkwall, UK. The open tender process is currently active, with a submission deadline of 18 March 2019. The contract is valued at up to £250,000 and will encompass an initial 36-month term, with the potential for two additional 12-month extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with experience in child advocacy, rights services, and community support. Firms capable of demonstrating their expertise in promoting and protecting children's rights, especially for vulnerable populations, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, partnerships with entities involved in mental health or corporate parenting initiatives could further enhance a business’s proposal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Children's Rights Service

Notice Description

The Council wishes to engage a Service Provider which will commission a rights, advocacy and participation service that help children and young people feel respected, included, listened to and understood.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council ("the Council") is a local authority providing a range of amenity and community services to a population of approximately 22,000 inhabitants. The Council wishes to engage a Service Provider which will commission a rights, advocacy and participation service that help children and young people feel respected, included, listened to and understood. This means that the successful provider will make sure the rights of children, young people are promoted, protected and respected and that decisions in children's best interests are paramount. The advocacy and participation service will be available for vulnerable children and young people, especially those who are involved in complex decision making processes. This will encompass the full range of Orkney's looked after children population, including those who have been formerly looked after and those who are accessing mental health services. We also require that the Service Provider will be a key stakeholder in driving Orkney's Corporate Parenting agenda. This may include, for example, helping to provide Corporate Parenting training or facilitating work with partners to deliver the Corporate Parenting Plan.. The contract value which is not to exceed 250,000 GBP comprises the initial term plus the additional 2 x 12 month option to extend.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial term of 36 months with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000575165
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL361389
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£247,690 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Who Cares? Scotland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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