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title: "LBS Adults Advocacy, CYP Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK"
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# LBS Adults Advocacy, CYP Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0448f28d-4308-4dbe-afeb-931cc70279e5

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## Summary

The London Borough of Southwark has awarded a contract for the provision of Adults Advocacy, Children & Young Peoples (CYP) Advocacy, and Independent Visitor Service. The contract, valued at £781,000 GBP, will run from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 9th August 2023. The buying organisation is seeking providers for social work and related services in England. The contracting authority, London Borough of Southwark, can be contacted via Frank Mensah at frank.mensah@southwark.gov.uk.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to engage in contracts for services related to social work. Businesses interested in providing Adults Advocacy, CYP Advocacy, and Independent Visitor Service should consider bidding for one or more of the three available lots. To participate, interested parties must submit their tenders electronically via the specified platform. The contract offers potential for growth in the social services sector, particularly for organisations with experience in advocacy and visitor services for children and young people.

## Notice

Southwark Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced providers to enter into contracts, for the provision of Adults Advocacy, Children & Young Peoples (CYP) Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service. This tender will comprise of the following lots : Lot 1: Adults Advocacy Lot 2: Children and Young People Advocacy Lot 3: Independent Visitors for Children and Young People Further details of each service can be found within the tender pack. Bidders can bid for all three contracts but if successful in all three will only be awarded two. Bidders will need to state their preference if they are bidding for all three contracts. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=5d801b4e-181f-ee11-8123-005056b64545 Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://procontract.due-north.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c630f820-0de0-4edf-ba15-eece5b8197bf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £781,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £781,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDO SERVICES; THE ADVOCACY PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2024 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c630f820-0de0-4edf-ba15-eece5b8197bf
- 10 Jul 2023 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d387b23-661d-4db5-8544-1e7a271f811f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c630f820-0de0-4edf-ba15-eece5b8197bf
  25th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d387b23-661d-4db5-8544-1e7a271f811f
  10th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southwark.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=5d801b4e-181f-ee11-8123-005056b64545

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