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title: "Children's Advocacy Service"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Children's Advocacy Service

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32403a64-9524-4d14-a358-bdfe2c05217d

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## Summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of a Children's Advocacy Service aimed at supporting young people aged 8 and above within its care. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £900,000. The contract duration is three years, commencing on 1st October 2021, with the option to extend for an additional 48 months. This opportunity is classified under the CPV code 85312300, associated with guidance and counselling services, and is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The original tender period concluded on 12th March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in advocacy services, guidance, and counselling for children and young people. Firms that can demonstrate innovative solutions and provide cost-effective services tailored to the needs of looked-after children are well-positioned to compete for this contract. This public procurement initiative not only supports the welfare of vulnerable children but also allows participating businesses to contribute to the community while fostering growth and sustainability in their operations.

## Notice

Nottinghamshire County Council (the Council) are seeking tenders from suitably qualified bidders to provide an independent advocacy service for young people from age 8 who are looked after by Nottinghamshire County Council. This services will also include; The provision of a visiting service to disabled children in residential units and children at a secure provision. Independent person for secure panels The Council is seeking bids that offer value for money through efficiency and innovative thinking and Bidders will be required to identify the level of service (hours) that will be provided for the funds available Nottinghamshire County Council wishes to appoint a single service provider. The scope and nature of the services required by the Council are set out in more detail in the Specification. The contract duration will be for 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 24-month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/befee88b-8abf-439d-b1b4-7daeda0029f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHANGE GROW LIVE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 21 May 2021 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/befee88b-8abf-439d-b1b4-7daeda0029f5
- 4 Feb 2021 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aad6c662-6bd8-4d00-9d67-271f63bba312

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/befee88b-8abf-439d-b1b4-7daeda0029f5
  21st May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aad6c662-6bd8-4d00-9d67-271f63bba312
  4th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1aaa5bf9-d566-eb11-8108-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk

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