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title: "Slough Children First (SCF) Advocacy Services"
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# Slough Children First (SCF) Advocacy Services

Buyer: SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-451a4d42-bfeb-443d-b70b-4ca975db4807

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## Summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking to procure advocacy services for Slough Children First (SCF) through an open procedure. The tender, titled "Slough Children First (SCF) Advocacy Services," falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV 85000000). The procurement process is at the Tender stage with key dates including a tender period ending on 15 October 2024 and a contract period beginning on 1 April 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2028. The procurement is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the postal code SL1 3UF.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in health and social care services. The advocacy services will facilitate communication and support for children and young people, addressing their needs within the health and social care system. Businesses that provide specialised advocacy, independent visitor schemes, and children’s rights services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method ensures a fair competition, enabling diverse organisations to contribute to the development and delivery of these vital services for young people in Slough.

## Notice

Slough Children First aims to approach the market for the supply of services in respect of this requirement. The Advocacy Service will also offer an independent channel for Children and Young People to communicate their views on the health and social care system and to influence the design and delivery of services. The service will include Advocacy for Care for Children, Children on a Child Protection Plans, Children in Need Plans between the ages of 5 - 18 years and Independent Visitor Support for Care for Children between the ages of 8 - 18 years. The Service Provider will work in partnership with Slough Children First to ensure that children and young people have accessible information about the Children's Rights service, Advocacy; Independent Visitors Scheme and Slough Children Services Complaints Procedure and Return Home Interviews. The Service Provider will work in partnership with Slough Children First and contribute to service development to promote the rights, interests and responsibilities of children and young people. Additional information: Through the e-procurement system, In-tend. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2856d88-241c-4e42-ba20-e50026156ea5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BERKSHIRE |
| Post town | Slough |
| Postcode | SL1 3UF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Slough |
| Electoral ward | Chalvey |
| Westminster constituency | Slough |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2024 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2856d88-241c-4e42-ba20-e50026156ea5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2856d88-241c-4e42-ba20-e50026156ea5
  13th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.slough.gov.uk
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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