--- title: "The Provision of Advocacy and an Independent Visitor Scheme for Children and Young People" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7dff9b2a-8b30-4f67-86ea-1ccee352eceb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7dff9b2a-8b30-4f67-86ea-1ccee352eceb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7dff9b2a-8b30-4f67-86ea-1ccee352eceb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7dff9b2a-8b30-4f67-86ea-1ccee352eceb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-24" --- # The Provision of Advocacy and an Independent Visitor Scheme for Children and Young People Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7dff9b2a-8b30-4f67-86ea-1ccee352eceb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7dff9b2a-8b30-4f67-86ea-1ccee352eceb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7dff9b2a-8b30-4f67-86ea-1ccee352eceb.json) ## Summary Dorset Council is seeking tenders for "The Provision of Advocacy and an Independent Visitor Scheme for Children and Young People," a procurement process identified as DN525363. This open tender, classified under social services, aims to establish a support framework for children and young people in the South West of England. The tender period concluded on 15th March 2021, with the contract set to commence on 1st August 2021, lasting for two years, with a possibility of a one-year extension. The total contract value is estimated at £398,475 over three years, with an annual value of £132,825. This tender presents significant opportunities for service providers focused on social services, particularly those experienced in advocacy and welfare services for children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as this contract aligns with the statutory duty to support the wellbeing and rights of children in care. The emphasis on community-oriented services and the potential for impactful engagement make this an attractive prospect for businesses dedicated to improving young people's lives. ## Notice The Provision of Advocacy and an Independent Visitor Scheme for Children and Young People DN525363 E-tender, Open Tender Procedure (subject to light touch regime) Article 74 (Health, social and related services) Dorset Council is seeking tenders from suitably experienced and capable service providers for an Advocacy and an Independent Visitor Scheme for Children and Young People. The longer term vision for children and young people in Dorset has been launched by the Dorset Strategic Alliance for Children and Young People and is detailed in the Children, Young People and Families Plan 2020-2023. The priorities for children and young people in Dorset are identified in this plan: Best Start in Life, Young and Thriving, Good Care Provision, The Best Education for All, Delivering Locally, Best Place to Live. There is a statutory duty to provide an independent advocacy service that supports children and young people to have their views and wishes taken into account when key decisions are being made about their lives. There is a statutory duty to provide an Independent Visitor Service for children in care, if it would be in the child's best interest to have one. The specification attached to this tender, details the service aims and service description for both Advocacy and Independent Visitor Scheme and details the principles, performance management, service delivery and annual service plans for this service. The contract will commence from 1st August 2021 and will run for a period of 2 years, with the possibility of a further 12-month extension period. The Contract Value is PS132,825 per annum and Total Contract Value including any potential extension (total of three years) is PS398,475. Please note the reference to TUPE in the Procurement Document - Open Tender Procedure. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e84ef0d-cd59-4a79-82f1-78d99e327610 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 May 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £398,475 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £258,434 | | 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 | DORSET COUNCIL | | Locality | DORCHESTER | | Post town | Dorchester | | Postcode | DT1 1UZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Dorchester West | | Westminster constituency | West Dorset | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NYAS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 24 May 2021 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e84ef0d-cd59-4a79-82f1-78d99e327610 - 11 Feb 2021 at 11:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f146ad8f-0a69-42ba-9219-e389fa1d86aa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e84ef0d-cd59-4a79-82f1-78d99e327610 24th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f146ad8f-0a69-42ba-9219-e389fa1d86aa 11th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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