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title: "WP3925 - Advocacy Service for Parents with Disabilities - AWARD"
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# WP3925 - Advocacy Service for Parents with Disabilities - AWARD

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a43c910-bb29-4fd5-8533-a3f6c7a77fc4

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## Summary

Walsall Council has awarded a contract for the "WP3925 - Advocacy Service for Parents with Disabilities" to the Royal Mencap Society. This procurement, classified under the social work and related services industry category (CPV code 85300000), was conducted through an open procedure. The award status is complete, with a contract value of £249,995. The contract, which will run from 31 October 2024 to 30 October 2027, aims to provide a borough-wide advocacy service for parents aged between 18 and 65, who have a disability and/or mental health issues. These parents will receive support to manage child protection proceedings for children at risk. The service delivery location is Walsall, West Midlands (WS1 1TP), United Kingdom.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in social services, legal advisory, and health and social work services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to engage, given their suitability for this contract. Firms that provide advocacy, support for mental health issues, and legal advice will find this tender highly relevant. Engaging in this contract can enhance business growth by expanding service portfolios and establishing connections with local councils and community organisations. The contracting process is conducive to fair competition and is structured to empower capable service providers to deliver crucial support services.

## Notice

The Council wishes to appoint organisation to deliver a borough wide service that will support parents who have a disability and/or mental health issue who are aged between 18 and 65 years who require advocacy support to help them whilst their children are at risk of child protection proceedings. There is a need to support and empower parent/s with a disability and/or mental health issues who may have had their children removed from their care or have their children still living with them in their own home but are on an 'At Risk' register.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/415d45a4-6e12-4ef6-99db-8315e828dda4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,995 |
| 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 | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2024 at 11:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/415d45a4-6e12-4ef6-99db-8315e828dda4
- 6 Sep 2024 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/415d45a4-6e12-4ef6-99db-8315e828dda4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/415d45a4-6e12-4ef6-99db-8315e828dda4
  6th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.walsall.gov.uk/

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