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title: "Children and Young People's Advocacy Service"
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# Children and Young People's Advocacy Service

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48e3703e-3a4a-4b20-b133-d4d98b45d6ee

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## Summary

The London Borough of Lewisham is currently seeking proposals for the "Children and Young People's Advocacy Service," aimed at supporting children and young people during critical decision-making processes regarding their lives. This tender is classified under welfare services for children and young people (CPV code: 85311300) and is part of the services procurement category. The tender is in the active stage, with submission deadlines set for 12th September 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2020, lasting until 31st December 2023. Interested parties should focus on the requirements set forth by Lewisham, particularly concerning the provision of independent advocacy for Looked After Children and those leaving care.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy and social services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to apply, given their capacity to meet the needs outlined in the tender. By participating in this procurement, businesses can contribute to vital support systems for vulnerable children and young people, while potentially expanding their service offerings and client base within the public sector.

## Notice

The London Borough of Lewisham is seeking to commission an Advocacy Service to provide time-limited support, information and representation from independent advocates. This will support children and young people when decisions are made about their lives, or when they wish to raise a concern about a service they have received from the Council. The Advocacy Service will meet all of the statutory requirements placed on the Council in relation to the provision of independent advocacy for Looked After Children and children Leaving Care. The service will work mainly with Looked After Children, but also children that are eligible for a Leaving Care service and those who are subject to Child Protection Plans.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d747d7c9-3a1a-493c-9572-5d95a2ce68c1 |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM |
| Locality | CATFORD |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE6 4RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Lewisham |
| Electoral ward | Rushey Green |
| Westminster constituency | Lewisham East |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2019 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d747d7c9-3a1a-493c-9572-5d95a2ce68c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d747d7c9-3a1a-493c-9572-5d95a2ce68c1
  12th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=6649eb1c-aaba-e911-80f8-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
  Link to advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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