--- title: "Advocacy Service for Children In Care" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2a71780d-999d-4f32-8dc6-1a98307a302f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a71780d-999d-4f32-8dc6-1a98307a302f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a71780d-999d-4f32-8dc6-1a98307a302f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a71780d-999d-4f32-8dc6-1a98307a302f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-06" --- # Advocacy Service for Children In Care Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a71780d-999d-4f32-8dc6-1a98307a302f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a71780d-999d-4f32-8dc6-1a98307a302f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a71780d-999d-4f32-8dc6-1a98307a302f.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for the provision of an Advocacy Service for Children In Care, which is mandated to meet the statutory obligations of Sandwell Children's Trust, Wolverhampton City Council, and Walsall MBC. This procurement, classified under the health and social work services category, is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 5th February 2020 at 17:30 hrs. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2020 and run until 31st March 2023, with an estimated total value of £405,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly those that specialize in advocacy and support for children and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, as the purchasing authority encourages involvement from organisations that can demonstrate a commitment to the wellbeing of children in care. Potential suppliers can access the procurement documents via the In-tend e-Tendering System to prepare their submissions. ## Notice 1 - Advocacy Service for Children In care 2 - Sandwell Children's Trust, Wolverhampton City Council, and Walsall MBC jointly commission an advocacy service for Children In Care and other children in need to meet their statutory obligation to provide such a service and to promote involvement of children and young people in care planning. Sandwell Children's Trust will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View the On-Line Questionnaire and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 05th February 2020 at 17:30hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9a91241-b44c-4535-b433-9b36a813b720 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £405,000 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 9EX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 6 Jan 2020 at 12:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9a91241-b44c-4535-b433-9b36a813b720 - 6 Jan 2020 at 12:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9a91241-b44c-4535-b433-9b36a813b720 - 6 Jan 2020 at 12:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9a91241-b44c-4535-b433-9b36a813b720 - 6 Jan 2020 at 12:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9a91241-b44c-4535-b433-9b36a813b720 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9a91241-b44c-4535-b433-9b36a813b720 6th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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