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title: "Children In Care Council"
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# Children In Care Council

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66c79803-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Medway Council is seeking to engage suppliers for the "Children In Care Council" initiative, aimed at providing a representative voice for looked after children in care. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 1st July 2016 and concluding on 30th June 2019. The tender was published with a value of £88,800, and interested parties were required to submit completed documentation before the deadline of 12 noon on 7th April 2016. The related industry category is classified under health and social work services, specifically addressing the needs of children and young people aged 0 to 24 within the South East region of the United Kingdom. 

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social services. Businesses with expertise in supporting vulnerable children and enhancing their welfare could find this contract particularly suitable. The initiative not only contributes to the well-being of young individuals but also fosters collaboration among local agencies and organisations dedicated to improving the lives of looked after children and youth transitioning from care.

## Notice

Bidders are expected to submit a fully completed Invitation to Quote document together with requested supporting documents by the deadline for receipt of quotations - 12noon on 07/04/16 . In order to bid, interested providers must register with the Kent Business Portal from where the documents may be accessed. Registration is Free The role of the Children in Care Council (CiCC) To provide a representative voice for looked after children thereby enabling a fuller picture to emerge of their lives, wishes and concerns that will be reflected in policy, performance, practice and provision affecting life in care. 'Looked after children' refers to looked after children and young people aged 0 to 24, including those leaving or having left care and those placed out of area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151c047a-8b2b-4368-aba8-f12679a47dbd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2016 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,800 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE YOUNG LIVES FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151c047a-8b2b-4368-aba8-f12679a47dbd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151c047a-8b2b-4368-aba8-f12679a47dbd
  8th March 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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