--- title: "CIC - Participation & Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0f3ca494-b8fb-427e-b25b-ab6f72cf53c8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f3ca494-b8fb-427e-b25b-ab6f72cf53c8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f3ca494-b8fb-427e-b25b-ab6f72cf53c8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f3ca494-b8fb-427e-b25b-ab6f72cf53c8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL" published: "2020-12-03" --- # CIC - Participation & Engagement Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f3ca494-b8fb-427e-b25b-ab6f72cf53c8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f3ca494-b8fb-427e-b25b-ab6f72cf53c8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f3ca494-b8fb-427e-b25b-ab6f72cf53c8.json) ## Summary Cornwall Council is initiating a public procurement process for the contract titled "CIC - Participation & Engagement," relating to health and social work services. This tender falls under the procurement method of an open procedure, with key dates including a tender submission deadline on 1st February 2021. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and is valued at approximately £1,988,960. The contract period is set to commence on 1st July 2021 and will run until 30th June 2026. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those focusing on children in care and engagement activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, as the tender aims to empower children in care and care leavers through innovative programmes and support services. Companies that can deliver bespoke engagement activities and foster peer support systems will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice Cornwall Council has statutory duties in relation to Children in Care (CIC) and Care Leavers, including Participation and Engagement opportunities. In Care / Leaving Care This service supports and empowers children in care and care leavers to participate; supports children in private fostering arrangements; receives and supports unaccompanied asylum-seeking children; provides specialist support to carers (including special guardians); and, provides life-long adoption support. The services also provide specialist multi-disciplinary support to children on the edge of care and their families, with the aim of preventing family breakdown. Participation & Engagement This service provides an effective, young people led Participation and Engagement service. The service also improves confidence, communication skills, resilience and self-esteem, providing a range of activities which young people are supported to take part in and will: * Enable learning through a range of information education activities and settings. * Provide opportunities, activities and support or young people to overcome barriers to personal and social development and to develop further their pro-social skills and personal abilities. * Recognises the value of peer support through the provision of peer led activities and programmes and provides further opportunities and roles for young people in care and care leavers to support their peers, i.e. (peer mentoring / befriending schemes. Current situation: In Care / Leaving Care * Cornwall Council spends approximately PS285,668 per year on the Children in Care provision. * The current provider supports circa 160 young people throughout the year. Participation & Engagement * Cornwall Council spends approximately PS112,588 per year on the Participation and Engagement provision. * The current provider supports circa 160 young people throughout the year. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec8925b-9c1a-4aee-917c-ad02d32daa88 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,988,960 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL | | Locality | TRURO | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR1 3AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick | | Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 3 Dec 2020 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec8925b-9c1a-4aee-917c-ad02d32daa88 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec8925b-9c1a-4aee-917c-ad02d32daa88 3rd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a21167b4-bcee-ea11-8104-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.cornwall.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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