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title: "Children's Rights Service"
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buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
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# Children's Rights Service

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b5bf465-43ec-45dd-b14d-e9f882007fea

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## Summary

Derby City Council is awarding a service contract for the provision of a Children's Rights Service, aimed at fulfilling essential statutory responsibilities under its Corporate Parenting Duty. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract due to commence on 26 October 2020 and run for a two-year period, expiring on 25 October 2022, with a possible one-year extension. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately £246,000, with expressions of interest closing at 11pm on 20 August 2020, and bids due by 10.00am on 21 August 2020. This procurement falls within the health and social work services sector and pertains specifically to the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on social services and advocacy, particularly those accustomed to working with children and young people, including those with complex needs and disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement method is open, allowing for a wide range of potential suppliers. Companies that excel in providing advocacy services, independent visiting services, or support for children in care are well-positioned to compete for this contract and can leverage their expertise to contribute positively to the lives of vulnerable young people in care.

## Notice

Derby City Council is seeking to award a service contract to a single service provider for the provision of a Children's Rights Service. The Children's Rights service delivers some key statutory responsibilities for the Council as part of its Corporate Parenting Duty, including a statutory duty to provide an advocacy service to its Children in Care cohort. Derby City Council requires Children's Rights Services in the following areas: * The provision of representation and advocacy support for young people who are looked after or leaving care; * The provision of representation and advocacy support for young people with complex needs and disabilities; * The provision of a visiting service to children's residential units; * The provision of an Independent Visitor Service for Children in Care; * Access to independent advocates for children when making a complaint; * Provision of Independent Advocacy for child protection conferences and meetings in relation to young people who abuse others (ACYP); * Provision of advocacy services to children who are privately fostered; The initial contract period is two years. The contract is estimated to commence on 1 October 2020 and expire on 30 September 2022. There will be an option to extend the contract for an additional year, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is three years. Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11pm on 20/08/2020. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 10.00am on 21/08/2020. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for DN488672 - TD1459 Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Additional information: Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for DN488672 - TD1459 Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e62cd0-ec5c-4f4c-a79e-3b7e8eb949ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2020 - 25 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £246,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £245,506 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHANGE, GROW, LIVE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2020 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e62cd0-ec5c-4f4c-a79e-3b7e8eb949ed
- 22 Jul 2020 at 14:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b68ebeb-7f1c-4221-b960-a70263e6cac5
- 22 Jul 2020 at 14:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b68ebeb-7f1c-4221-b960-a70263e6cac5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e62cd0-ec5c-4f4c-a79e-3b7e8eb949ed
  3rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b68ebeb-7f1c-4221-b960-a70263e6cac5
  22nd July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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