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title: "Children's Advocacy Services"
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buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
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# Children's Advocacy Services

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1997a352-fbbb-4766-b512-cdd65cbe9c35

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Bristol City Council seeking to commission Children's Advocacy Services aimed at improving outcomes for children and young people. The initiative falls under the health and social work services category, and the procurement is currently in the planning stage. The market engagement event is set to conclude on 1st April 2020, with an overall contract value of £475,000. The service delivery is expected to be located within the South West region of the United Kingdom, and further engagement details can be obtained by contacting Gina Smalley at the council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in advocacy and support services for vulnerable populations, particularly children in care, those with learning disabilities, and young individuals with mental health challenges. Businesses prepared to engage in market discussions and demonstrate their capacity to meet the needs outlined in the Draft Commissioning Plan will be well-positioned to compete for this valuable government contract.

## Notice

Bristol City Council aims to commission services that improve outcomes for children and young people through putting the young person at the centre, ensuring they understand their rights and can communicate what is important to them in all aspects of their life. This framework contract will cover advocacy for the following areas: * Children in Care and Child Protection * Parents with LD whose children are going through care proceedings * Children's Mental Health Advocacy * Advocacy for children with (SEND) The Council is holding a market engagement event to discuss its Draft Commissioning Plan and gather potential provider views. To obtain a copy of the Draft Commissioning Plan, please email jcu@bristol.gov.uk. Tickets for the event are available at :https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/children-and-young-peoples-advocacy-market-engagement-event-tickets-85643934313

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2585e329-8e76-4f70-9ba6-c6ff37876ad7 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £475,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2019 at 10:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2585e329-8e76-4f70-9ba6-c6ff37876ad7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2585e329-8e76-4f70-9ba6-c6ff37876ad7
  11th December 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/children-and-young-peoples-advocacy-market-engagement-event-tickets-85643934313

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