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title: "Advocacy and Independent Visitors Services"
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# Advocacy and Independent Visitors Services

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3258dba5-a478-4388-a047-dd29e7321c5b

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## Summary

The London Borough of Merton has awarded a contract for "Advocacy and Independent Visitors Services" in the health and social work services category. The contract value is £480,600, and the contract period runs from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2028. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 21st December 2023. The award was made to Jigsaw4u on 23rd February 2024. The services will be delivered in England, United Kingdom.

This tender from the London Borough of Merton provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) to participate. Businesses in the health and social work services sector, especially those experienced in providing advocacy services for children and young people, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to the welfare and development of care-experienced individuals in Merton.

## Notice

The Council seeks a provider that will support fulfilment on Merton's statutory obligations to our care experienced children and young people and delivery of our commitment that all our younger residents will live well and thrive in Merton. The provider will need to ensure that our looked after children and care leavers, including those with additional needs and Education Health and Care plans are aware of and have access to advocacy services that ensure their interests are promoted effectively, ensure their rights are respected and their views fully considered and reflected in decision making about their lives. The provider must also ensure that they are given assistance when making or intending to make a complaint.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4caa78c-d88e-4323-9ad1-adcc5b5a1338 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £480,600 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JIGSAW4U |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2024 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4caa78c-d88e-4323-9ad1-adcc5b5a1338

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4caa78c-d88e-4323-9ad1-adcc5b5a1338
  2nd April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b542bb4d-8987-ee11-8125-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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