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title: "Advocacy, Independant Visitor and Child Sexual Exploitation Service"
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# Advocacy, Independant Visitor and Child Sexual Exploitation Service

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5142ab43-a312-424f-a662-7e4d6b81b10b

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council is inviting tenders for the "Advocacy, Independent Visitor and Child Sexual Exploitation Service." This service aims to support vulnerable children and young people requiring interventions related to Child Sexual Exploitation, missing return interviews, and advocacy during child protection conferences. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 28 April 2017. The total available budget for this contract is £140,000, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 2 October 2017, lasting until 30 September 2020. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the services fall under the category of health and social work services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those with experience in providing advocacy and social support services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contracting authority is keen to enhance local service provision for vulnerable groups. Successful bidders will play a crucial role in delivering integrated services that meet the needs of at-risk youth, thus contributing positively to community welfare and growth.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council currently commissions its services for Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and Missing separate to that of Advocacy and Independent Visiting (IV). This new contract brings these services together. A provider or lead provider will offer a service to vulnerable children and young people referred with need for CSE intervention, missing return interviews, advocacy support to children for child protection conferences or Looked After Children Reviews and Independent Visitors for Looked After Children. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/666b8448-421a-4716-bb9f-8e2a0b38bf06 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2017 at 09:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/666b8448-421a-4716-bb9f-8e2a0b38bf06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/666b8448-421a-4716-bb9f-8e2a0b38bf06
  31st March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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