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title: "Advocacy Service for Children Looked after and Care Leavers"
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# Advocacy Service for Children Looked after and Care Leavers

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f6c75d3-fbd0-4a97-9119-9c569d589dad

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## Summary

The London Borough of Lewisham has initiated a tender process for an Advocacy Service for Children Looked after and Care Leavers. This procurement falls under the social work and related services category, with a total contract value of £340,000. The tender period ends on October 30, 2023, and the contract is set to start on March 1, 2024, lasting until February 28, 2029. Businesses interested in providing welfare services for children and young people in England may find this opportunity suitable.

This tender by the London Borough of Lewisham presents a chance for businesses specialising in welfare services for children and young people to expand their operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the Council has indicated a preference for SMEs in the procurement process. By engaging with this tender, businesses can contribute to supporting vulnerable children in the local community, thus aligning with social responsibility objectives while pursuing growth opportunities.

## Notice

Lewisham Council (the Council) invites you to submit a Tender for an Advocacy Service for Children, Young People, Looked After Children and Care Leavers. Under the Children's Act (1989), the Council has a statutory duty to ensure that advocacy services are made available for Looked After Children and Care Leavers that are making or intending to make a representation or complaints about Council services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/698a7bc4-cce9-4645-a4d1-35aa4f44e412 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £340,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM |
| Locality | CATFORD |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE6 4RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Lewisham |
| Electoral ward | Rushey Green |
| Westminster constituency | Lewisham East |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2023 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/698a7bc4-cce9-4645-a4d1-35aa4f44e412

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/698a7bc4-cce9-4645-a4d1-35aa4f44e412
  27th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8a3e32c0-275d-ee11-8124-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lewisham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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