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title: "GB-Shrewsbury: COCV 055 - Independent Advocacy Service & Independent Visitor Service"
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# GB-Shrewsbury: COCV 055 - Independent Advocacy Service & Independent Visitor Service

Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-444d696a-6000-487b-970c-86484fa660f8

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## Summary

Shropshire Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "COCV 055 - Independent Advocacy Service & Independent Visitor Service" aimed at providing essential social services for looked after children and children on child protection plans. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with applications closing on 4th March 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2020, lasting for an initial period of two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The contract is valued at £500,000, with a minimum value of £100,000, and is open for competitive bidding from eligible suppliers based in the West Midlands, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) specialising in social services and advocacy. Businesses with expertise in providing support services for children, particularly those with experience in managing the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE), would find themselves well-qualified to compete. Engaging in this procurement not only allows companies to expand their service offerings but also supports the local community by enhancing the advocacy services available to vulnerable children.

## Notice

Shropshire Council is seeking one Service Provider for the provision of: Service Area 1: Independent Advocacy Service for looked after children and children on child protection plans Service Area 2: Independent Visitor Service for looked after children This contract will commence on 1st April 2020 for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months. We consider The Employee 'Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations ('TUPE') may apply to this contract(s) with the current staff team to be transferred. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe266ffc-4113-4760-b745-ef7db317469e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHREWSBURY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY2 6ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2020 at 09:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe266ffc-4113-4760-b745-ef7db317469e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe266ffc-4113-4760-b745-ef7db317469e
  5th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Shrewsbury:-COCV-055---Independent-Advocacy-Service-%26-Independent-Visitor-Service/H65Q8N7BY8
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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