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title: "CPU 1914 - Contract for the provision of a Mentoring & Befriending Service for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children"
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buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# CPU 1914 - Contract for the provision of a Mentoring & Befriending Service for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7417211e-fe35-4d89-bbfe-87786fe3cf10

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking bids for the "CPU 1914 - Contract for the provision of a Mentoring & Befriending Service for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children," with a value of £60,000. This tender, part of the social work and related services sector, is located in the South East of England. Currently in the active tender stage, bids must be submitted by 7th May 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 1st September 2018 and run until 31st August 2020. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social services, particularly those focusing on support for vulnerable populations such as unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. Businesses that can provide mentoring and befriending services in a structured programme may find this contract an excellent avenue for growth, enhancing their visibility and service delivery within the community.

## Notice

The provision of a countywide programme that provides a 'mentoring and befriending' service for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) who have newly arrived within Oxfordshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e238db6-dd05-417c-a1f2-52dd75ba2fe2 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2018 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e238db6-dd05-417c-a1f2-52dd75ba2fe2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e238db6-dd05-417c-a1f2-52dd75ba2fe2
  9th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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