--- title: "Leaving Care Service - Whalley New Road" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1906ac08-7ca3-4756-b224-0c7e5aa6c070" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1906ac08-7ca3-4756-b224-0c7e5aa6c070" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1906ac08-7ca3-4756-b224-0c7e5aa6c070.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1906ac08-7ca3-4756-b224-0c7e5aa6c070.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN" published: "2021-07-01" --- # Leaving Care Service - Whalley New Road Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1906ac08-7ca3-4756-b224-0c7e5aa6c070 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1906ac08-7ca3-4756-b224-0c7e5aa6c070) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1906ac08-7ca3-4756-b224-0c7e5aa6c070.json) ## Summary The Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is seeking service providers for the "Leaving Care Service - Whalley New Road". This procurement falls under the health and social work services category (CPV code 85000000) and is located in Blackburn, North West England. Currently in the tender stage, the process is open and will close on 2nd August 2021 at 12:00 PM. The contract is valued at £250,272 and is set to begin on 1st September 2021, lasting until 30th September 2023. The procurement method applied is the open procedure, allowing any interested parties to submit proposals. This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations focused on providing health and social services, particularly those experienced in supporting young people transitioning to independent living. Businesses that can offer tailored services aligned with the values outlined in the specification—such as respect for individuality, knowledge dissemination, and skills development—will be particularly well-suited to compete. This project not only aims to enhance service delivery for looked-after youth but also provides a platform for service providers to establish themselves in a critical area of social care. ## Notice Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council (BwD BC) has a statutory responsibility to make provision for looked after children and young people leaving care from 16 year to 18 year olds. The standards set out in this Specification are a minimum requirement. The Provider's service must reflect and promote the following values, which place Young People at the centre of Service provision. Supported and Independent Living Services for 16 years and over is not registered under the Care Standards Act 2000 and is therefore not inspected by Ofsted. * Choice of lifestyle, occupation, and the best way to maintain independence, including the opportunity to select independently from a range of options. * Respect for intrinsic worth, dignity and individuality of the person and her/his racial and ethnic identity and cultural heritage. * Participation and integration in society, and in the formulation of plans and decisions affecting the individual's life. * Knowledge about conditions and prospects, options and opportunities, and ways of improving individual circumstances. * Fulfilment of personal aspirations and abilities in all aspects of daily life, including the chance to develop new skills and knowledge. * Privacy from unnecessary intrusion, and the safeguarding of confidentiality. * Equality of opportunity and access to services irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or culture. The key focus of the Service must be on supporting and preparing the Young Person to transition successfully to independence. In addition to any specific needs identified in the Young Person's individual relevant Plan, the Provider will work with BwD BC to achieve the following outcomes listed but not limited to; for the Young Person: ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c72e47ec-3d99-498b-9534-be3c7c57ac44 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,272 | | 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN | | Locality | BLACKBURN | | Post town | Blackburn | | Postcode | BB2 1DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen | | Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen | | Electoral ward | Blackburn Central | | Westminster constituency | Blackburn | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 1 Jul 2021 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c72e47ec-3d99-498b-9534-be3c7c57ac44 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c72e47ec-3d99-498b-9534-be3c7c57ac44 1st July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=287ca6bf-a7d9-eb11-810c-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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