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Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council is procuring Independent Advocacy Services for Children and Young People, targeting assistance for children aged 4 years and over, including those in care and care leavers up to 26. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with an active contract valued at £235,875, signed on 3rd March 2021. The council is located in Greenock, UK, and the tender originally opened on 14th January 2021, with services set to be delivered from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023, potentially extendable by another year.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses focused on social services, particularly those specialised in advocacy and support for young individuals. Companies with experience in child welfare, strong communication skills, and a proven track record in delivering similar services would be well-suited to compete. Successful bidders must adhere to strict financial and technical criteria, including relevant qualifications and insurance requirements, ensuring that they possess the capacity and expertise to meet the council's standards.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Services for Children and Young People

Notice Description

Inverclyde Council has a statutory responsibility, to provide access to independent advocacy services for children and young people aged 4 years and over, who are also 'looked after and accommodated' and care leavers up to the age of 26 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Inverclyde Council has a statutory responsibility, to provide access to independent advocacy for children and young people aged 4 years and over, who are also 'looked after and accommodated' and care leavers up to the age of 26 years.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months until 31st March 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000637151
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423454
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
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
£235,875 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Inverclyde Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LY
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Barnardo's

Further Information

Notice Documents

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