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title: "18 106 - Advocacy & Independent Visiting Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5d146189-ad65-42a5-bb72-f76380198f29"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# 18 106 - Advocacy & Independent Visiting Service

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d146189-ad65-42a5-bb72-f76380198f29

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## Summary

The Cheshire East Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the "18 106 - Advocacy & Independent Visiting Service", focusing on health and social work services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The open procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 7 June 2019. The estimated contract value is £475,000, and the contract term is set to run from 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2024. Interested suppliers are expected to submit their proposals electronically via www.the-chest.org.uk.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy and social services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Providers capable of offering culturally competent advocates for children and young people, and those with experience in community support services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The diverse needs of young service users suggest a requirement for suppliers who can engage effectively and empathetically with this demographic.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of an Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service. The provider will be expected to provide and maintain CEC Advocacy Service in accordance with relevant statutory provisions and this specification, providing advocates who come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures with an ability to communicate with, and advocate for children and young people. The provider will provide advocates for young people either wishing to make a representation about the service they have received; seeking an early resolution of any area of concern they may have and making a formal complaint where necessary. The service will also support young people to express their views at meetings, such as Review Meetings. The supplier will also provide and maintain the Independent Visitor Service in accordance with relevant statutory provisions and this Specification. The service will provide volunteer Independent Visitors who come from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and ages with an ability to communicate with children and young people. Submissions should be recieved electronically before the deadline via www.the-chest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92a99e8f-b1a1-41d3-9dfa-25a04c416060 |
| 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 | 14 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £475,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 14 May 2019 at 06:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92a99e8f-b1a1-41d3-9dfa-25a04c416060

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92a99e8f-b1a1-41d3-9dfa-25a04c416060
  14th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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