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title: "LPS CYP - Children's Rights, Advocacy & Independent Visitors Service - RFQ 15268187"
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# LPS CYP - Children's Rights, Advocacy & Independent Visitors Service - RFQ 15268187

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35aacc86-814f-40bd-82ae-658cad8feae5

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is currently seeking suppliers for the "Children's Rights, Advocacy & Independent Visitors Service" under the tender ID JR/CYP/LCC/20/722. This procurement falls within the health and social work services category, with a total contract value of £890,240. The tender process is in the award stage, having been published on 21st October 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2021, running until 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing eligible suppliers to submit their bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in advocacy and support for children and young people. The successful contractor will manage and sustain a pool of volunteer independent visitors, thereby enhancing their capacity to engage with and influence local policies affecting vulnerable children. Businesses that demonstrate expertise in community engagement and child welfare are particularly well-suited to compete for this valuable contract.

## Notice

LCC is tendering for a Children's Rights, Advocacy & Independent Visitors Service. The Service aims to ensure that vulnerable Children and Young People (CYP) have the opportunity to influence decisions, policies and practices that affect their lives and to provide independent advocacy support to eligible CYP and to manage and sustain a pool of Volunteer Independent Visitors for Children Looked After (CLA), to fulfil the requirements set out in legislation and the accompanying regulations and guidance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70af7a7a-9c24-41e7-80f6-647ce521db6f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £890,240 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £890,240 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE (NYAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2021 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70af7a7a-9c24-41e7-80f6-647ce521db6f
- 21 Oct 2020 at 08:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42ef02f0-caa1-453d-b2b8-dab0ce95e900

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70af7a7a-9c24-41e7-80f6-647ce521db6f
  12th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42ef02f0-caa1-453d-b2b8-dab0ce95e900
  21st October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/
  LCC iSupplier Portal

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