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title: "Advocacy, Independent Visitor Service and Children In Care Council for Children and Young People - AWARD"
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# Advocacy, Independent Visitor Service and Children In Care Council for Children and Young People - AWARD

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e5511d5-bf37-4286-8e69-46db8edbd41a

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## Summary

The Thurrock Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Advocacy, Independent Visitor Service and Children In Care Council for Children and Young People. The contract duration is initially 2 years and 3 months, with an optional 2-year extension period. The procurement method used was an Open procedure. The contract period is set to start on October 1st, 2023, and end on December 31st, 2025. The total contract value is £352,750, with the tender period closing on April 18th, 2023.

This public procurement process by Thurrock Council in the health and social work services category offers opportunities for businesses specializing in social work services, advocacy, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in providing services focused on children and young people should consider bidding for this contract to support the local community.

## Notice

The Council's requirement under this Contract is for the provision of the following services for Children and Young People: o Advocacy o Independent Visitor Service o Children In Care Council The contract duration is for an initial 2 years and 3 months, with an additional 2 year optional extension period. Please note the estimated contract value includes the two year extension period. Further information can be found in the specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8573bbf9-038b-4b97-90bc-4b991d5d627a |
| 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 | 26 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £352,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £334,207 |
| 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPEN DOOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 26 May 2023 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8573bbf9-038b-4b97-90bc-4b991d5d627a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8573bbf9-038b-4b97-90bc-4b991d5d627a
  26th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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