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title: "Advocacy Provision & Return to Care Interviews for Childre Missing from Home or Care"
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# Advocacy Provision & Return to Care Interviews for Childre Missing from Home or Care

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7dc672ca-76ba-4ce2-a545-2ad29316b1d4

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is conducting a tender for the provision of services related to Advocacy Provision and Return to Care Interviews for Children Missing from Home or Care. The opportunity spans three distinct lots: Independent Advocacy for Looked After Children, Return to Care Interviews, and Independent Visitor Services. This open procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline of 7th March 2022. The total contract value is £351,403, with a minimum value of £186,378, and the contract period runs from 1st June 2022 to 31st March 2025. Services are to be delivered across various locations, including Bradford, in accordance with the Education and Social Work industry categories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) within the social services and education sectors. Businesses specialised in advocacy, social work, and related services would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the rising demand for support services for looked-after children, engaging in this tender could help expand the service offerings and client base for eligible organisations while contributing to vital community welfare.

## Notice

The provision of three statutory services which are split into lots as follows: Lot 1: Independent Advocacy for Looked After Children Lot 2: Return to Care Interviews for Looked After Children who have been absent or missing Lot 3: Independent Visitor Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28dbd592-90ae-4a92-8fc1-db784d244526 |
| 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 | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £351,403 |
| 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 | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2022 at 18:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28dbd592-90ae-4a92-8fc1-db784d244526

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28dbd592-90ae-4a92-8fc1-db784d244526
  3rd February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=43253&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103277
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bradford.gov.uk/

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