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title: "Independent Visitor and Advocacy for Children Looked After"
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buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
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# Independent Visitor and Advocacy for Children Looked After

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4adf03cb-d5d7-4368-8305-c9af4981d781

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Independent Visitor and Advocacy for Children Looked After" was conducted by Southampton City Council, following the Light Touch Regime framework agreement under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The procurement, classified under 'Guidance and counselling services', has a total contract value of £325,000 and is active with a contract period spanning from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2024. The tender period closed on 14 November 2018, with the contract being awarded to the National Youth Advocacy Service on 21 December 2018. The delivery address is located in Southampton, England, specifically at postal code SO14 7LY.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in the social care sector. Businesses that specialise in guidance and counselling services, particularly those focused on advocacy work for vulnerable children, will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, facilitating potential growth in their service offerings and client engagement.

## Notice

This procurement exercise was undertaken in accordance with the Light Touch Regime is for the provision of Independent Visitor and Advocacy for Children Looked After, by way of a Light Touch Regime framework agreement under Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Tender process is now complete.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59e72126-865f-414f-a465-cfafd083176b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Light Touch Regime |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £325,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £325,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2019 at 09:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59e72126-865f-414f-a465-cfafd083176b
- 5 Jun 2019 at 13:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59e72126-865f-414f-a465-cfafd083176b
- 5 Jun 2019 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59e72126-865f-414f-a465-cfafd083176b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59e72126-865f-414f-a465-cfafd083176b
  6th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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