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title: "Early Market Engagement Torbay Independent Advocacy Service for Children and Young People"
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# Early Market Engagement Torbay Independent Advocacy Service for Children and Young People

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b9d3904-eb1e-4056-a980-283c664cb0c0

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## Summary

Torbay Council is currently in the planning stage for its "Early Market Engagement Torbay Independent Advocacy Service for Children and Young People" procurement process. The industry category falls under Health and Social Work Services, specifically social work and related services without accommodation. The engagement event is scheduled for 25 September 2024, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, to be conducted via Teams. This early market engagement aims to gather insights and disseminate information regarding the council's current and future advocacy service needs, service scope, and procurement process. Interested businesses should note that the final date for market engagement is 24 September 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those focusing on advocacy for children and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, offering a great avenue for business growth in the South West region. By attending the market engagement event, businesses can gain valuable insights into Torbay Council's expectations and participate in shaping the service specifications, providing a competitive edge in the upcoming procurement process.

## Notice

Torbay Council invites organisations to attend an early market engagement event for the upcoming commissioning of Torbay's Independent Advocacy Service for Children and Young People. The event will aim to provide an overview of: * Torbay Council's current need for advocacy services in this area including data and future aspirations for this area of work. * The service scope and specification details. * The procurement process and timeframe. The market engagement event will take place on 25 September 2024 at 1100am until 1200pm via Teams. Please see the Invitation attachment for further information including how to book your place. Additional information: In order to provide unrestricted, full, direct and free of charge access to the early market engagement event information, the Authority is providing the Invitation Document in PDF format in the Opportunities Area of the ProContract e-Tendering Portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37dd232e-0fd5-492b-9e74-53caeba48283 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2024 at 11:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37dd232e-0fd5-492b-9e74-53caeba48283

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37dd232e-0fd5-492b-9e74-53caeba48283
  11th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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