--- title: "WP3362 - Child Sexual Exploitation Support Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3b1f07bc-c4d6-4013-8bdc-d13fc0630c3f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b1f07bc-c4d6-4013-8bdc-d13fc0630c3f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b1f07bc-c4d6-4013-8bdc-d13fc0630c3f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b1f07bc-c4d6-4013-8bdc-d13fc0630c3f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING" published: "2018-07-11" --- # WP3362 - Child Sexual Exploitation Support Services Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b1f07bc-c4d6-4013-8bdc-d13fc0630c3f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b1f07bc-c4d6-4013-8bdc-d13fc0630c3f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b1f07bc-c4d6-4013-8bdc-d13fc0630c3f.json) ## Summary Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Child Sexual Exploitation Support Services, identified as WP3362. This contract is aimed at delivering essential support services for children and young adults at risk of sexual exploitation in Walsall, West Midlands. The procurement phase is currently active, with a tender submission deadline set for 31st July 2018. The contract is expected to last for three years, starting from 1st October 2018, with a potential extension of one year, and has an indicative budget between £180,000 and £200,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, enabling broad participation from interested suppliers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly those specialising in welfare and support services for children and vulnerable individuals. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they may provide innovative and tailored solutions to meet the Council's objectives. Companies with expertise in social work, community health, and related services would be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract, addressing a critical need for improved support frameworks for affected young people. ## Notice Provision of Sexual Exploitation Support Services for Children and Young Adults. Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council is looking to contract with a provider for the Provision of Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Support Services for Children and Young Adults. This involves the delivery of services for young people who are at risk of sexual exploitation. Sexual exploitation results in children and young adults suffering harm, and causes significant damage to their physical and mental health. Some children and young adults may be supported to recover whilst others may suffer serious life-long difficulties. The overall aim for the service is to reduce the risk of children who have been, or are at risk from being sexually exploited; and where CSE is taking place; these children receive comprehensive and specialist support, advice and guidance and are also signposted to the relevant partner agencies. The contract is for 3 years (36 Months) with an indicative budget in the region of PS180k- PS200k and with the option to extend for a further year or 12 months. There is also a possibility that the scope of service provision may need to be increased during the lifetime of the contract due to anecdotal evidence of increasing numbers of exploitation. Although, at present, these are unknown variables, any increases in service provision will be limited to 50% of the original contract value. Additional information: Contract Ref: WP3362 Please note that Walsall Council have a new Contract opportunity. Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council is looking to contract with a provider for the Provision of Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Support Services for Children and Young Adults. This involves the delivery of services for young people who are at risk of sexual exploitation. Sexual exploitation results in children and young adults suffering harm, and causes significant damage to their physical and mental health. Some children and young adults may be supported to recover whilst others may suffer serious life-long difficulties. The overall aim for the service is to reduce the risk of children who have been, or are at risk from being sexually exploited; and where CSE is taking place; these children receive comprehensive and specialist support, advice and guidance and are also signposted to the relevant partner agencies. The contract is for 3 years (36 Months) with an indicative budget in the region of PS180k- PS200k and with the option to extend for a further year or 12 months. There is also a possibility that the scope of service provision may need to be increased during the lifetime of the contract due to anecdotal evidence of increasing numbers of exploitation. Although, at present, these are unknown variables, any increases in service provision will be limited to 50% of the original contract value.For further details of the requirement, please see the following link to the Councils' e-Procurement web portal; https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil You will be required to register your organisation (if already not done so) and express your interest in the relevant project/opportunity. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbff454d-5654-40c5-bb52-88779831b08e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS1 1TP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall | | Local authority | Walsall | | Electoral ward | St Matthew's | | Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 11 Jul 2018 at 14:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbff454d-5654-40c5-bb52-88779831b08e - 11 Jul 2018 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbff454d-5654-40c5-bb52-88779831b08e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbff454d-5654-40c5-bb52-88779831b08e 11th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil - https://www.walsall.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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