--- title: "Issue based Advocacy, Independant visitor services and off Island return interviews for Children and Young People (5-24)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2a75f182-86b3-46ab-9ba6-0d68fae57acb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a75f182-86b3-46ab-9ba6-0d68fae57acb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a75f182-86b3-46ab-9ba6-0d68fae57acb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a75f182-86b3-46ab-9ba6-0d68fae57acb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-02" --- # Issue based Advocacy, Independant visitor services and off Island return interviews for Children and Young People (5-24) Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a75f182-86b3-46ab-9ba6-0d68fae57acb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a75f182-86b3-46ab-9ba6-0d68fae57acb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a75f182-86b3-46ab-9ba6-0d68fae57acb.json) ## Summary The Isle of Wight Council is seeking tenders for the provision of independent visitor services and off-island return interviews for children and young people aged 5 to 24. This procurement falls within the health and social work services sector and has an estimated value of £185,000. The tender was published on 23rd October 2018 and the tender period concludes on 15th November 2018, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st March 2019 and develop through to 28th February 2023. This opportunity is being offered through an open procurement method, allowing all interested parties to participate. This tender presents significant growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in advocacy services, social work, and child welfare. Businesses that focus on community support, family services, or youth engagement projects may find this project well-suited to their capabilities. Companies with experience in navigating the complexities of advocacy for children, especially those familiar with relevant legislation and best practices, will be strongly positioned to compete effectively for this contract. ## Notice Advocacy standards are informed by "Get it Sorted" providing effective Advocacy services for children and young people making a complaint under the Children Act 1989, the Advocacy Services and representations procedure (Childrens) (amendment) regulations 2004, the National standards for the provision of Children's Advocacy Services, article 12 of the UN Convention on the rights of children and the Human Rights Act 1998. The purpose of Advocacy is to empower children and young people and to make sure their rights are respected, their views and wishes are heard at all times and help them to navigate their way through the system. An advocate can also represent children and young people's views and wishes to decision makers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa651597-3b65-4b4a-921b-a6f3454d09d4 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Jan 2019 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £185,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £185,000 | | 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 | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWPORT | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO30 1UD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight | | Local authority | Isle of Wight | | Electoral ward | Newport Central | | Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BARNARDO'S | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 2 Jan 2019 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa651597-3b65-4b4a-921b-a6f3454d09d4 - 31 Oct 2018 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf93f566-e8fa-496d-a7dc-d64c55e35197 - 23 Oct 2018 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8deb8ac7-c899-4503-bee2-96e9fd7301c0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa651597-3b65-4b4a-921b-a6f3454d09d4 2nd January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf93f566-e8fa-496d-a7dc-d64c55e35197 31st October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8deb8ac7-c899-4503-bee2-96e9fd7301c0 23rd October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e1481ab2-d9d6-e811-80ef-005056b64545 Link to tender opportunity ## Notice URLs - http://www.iwight.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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