--- title: "Independent Children's Rights and Advocacy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-36475adf-2898-4716-b0d4-a03dcb8e6408" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-36475adf-2898-4716-b0d4-a03dcb8e6408" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36475adf-2898-4716-b0d4-a03dcb8e6408.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36475adf-2898-4716-b0d4-a03dcb8e6408.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2024-02-23" --- # Independent Children's Rights and Advocacy Services Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36475adf-2898-4716-b0d4-a03dcb8e6408 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-36475adf-2898-4716-b0d4-a03dcb8e6408) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36475adf-2898-4716-b0d4-a03dcb8e6408.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for "Independent Children's Rights and Advocacy Services" with a total value of £7,699,999. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract period is from 19th February 2024 to 30th June 2031. The services fall under the main procurement category of services related to judicial services and welfare services for children and young people. The contract was awarded on 19th February 2024 to supplier Barnardo's. The contract includes advocacy services for children and young people in various regions across the United Kingdom. This tender for "Advocacy Services In Youth Custody" provides opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, to deliver advocacy services to children and young people in youth custody. The contract aims to align with national standards and support statutory responsibilities for safeguarding children and promoting diversity. The tender involves delivery to specific secure establishments accommodating young people in different regions of the UK. Businesses capable of providing independent advocacy services and promoting the welfare of children will find this opportunity suitable for expanding their services. ## Notice Advocacy is about representing the views, wishes and needs of children and young people to decision-makers, and helping them to navigate the system. Advocacy services should provide independent and confidential information, advice, representation, support and advocacy for eligible Children and Young people. The purpose of advocacy services in youth custody is to support and promote the voice of Children and Young People, assisting them in resolving issues relating to their welfare, care and treatment. The independence of advocacy providers from those operating youth custody establishments is a key safeguard for children. Providing advocacy services also supports statutory responsibilities and duties placed upon the Authority, including to safeguard Children and Young People in custody, to promote and advance equality and diversity opportunities and protect children's and human rights. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca4213b-2fbd-42c4-bd40-eafcae487e3b | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | 25 Sep 2023 | | Award date | 19 Feb 2024 | | Contract period | 19 Feb 2024 - 30 Jun 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,699,999 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £7,699,999 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 9AJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BARNARDO'S | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75231000 - Judicial services - 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals - 75231210 - Imprisonment services - 75231230 - Prison services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 23 Feb 2024 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca4213b-2fbd-42c4-bd40-eafcae487e3b - 15 Aug 2023 at 16:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/613ac478-c5a9-4eca-968e-dabbc295d5e8 - 23 Mar 2023 at 09:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/338f0345-d987-4fd0-b31e-05afe0d77b23 - 14 Mar 2023 at 10:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/491ca317-7858-4d21-80bd-b7f0adae237b - 13 Mar 2023 at 16:22 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67e4152f-c3c2-49e9-b665-64c27765dc8c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca4213b-2fbd-42c4-bd40-eafcae487e3b 23rd February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/613ac478-c5a9-4eca-968e-dabbc295d5e8 15th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/338f0345-d987-4fd0-b31e-05afe0d77b23 23rd March 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/491ca317-7858-4d21-80bd-b7f0adae237b 14th March 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67e4152f-c3c2-49e9-b665-64c27765dc8c 13th March 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Esourcing Portal Jaggaer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0700d2e6-f4fe-4427-91a4-86f2457a3081 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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