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title: "An Independent Children's Advice and Representation Service (Advocacy) and Independent Visitor Service - AWARD"
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# An Independent Children's Advice and Representation Service (Advocacy) and Independent Visitor Service - AWARD

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8168bb1d-3cec-4501-a393-c96b113a2b6f

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## Summary

The Worcestershire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an Independent Children's Advice and Representation Service (Advocacy) and Independent Visitor Service. The contract falls under the social work and related services industry category. The contract period starts on April 1, 2021, and ends on March 31, 2023. The tender was processed through an open procedure, with the tender period closing on November 27, 2020.

This contract from Worcestershire County Council presents opportunities for small and voluntary sector enterprises to provide welfare services for children and young people. Businesses specialising in social work and related services, particularly those with experience in advocacy and child protection, can compete for this contract. The award value is £220,000 in GBP, with Coram being the active supplier for this contract.

## Notice

This tender is to identify a preferred supplier to meet the Company's requirements for the provision of an Independent Children's Advice and Representation Service (Advocacy) to children looked after, Children in Need and Child Protection and Independent Visitor Service for Looked after Children and Care. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba648a2c-2434-4907-98e7-bcf3d9e42986 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,000 |
| 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2023 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba648a2c-2434-4907-98e7-bcf3d9e42986

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba648a2c-2434-4907-98e7-bcf3d9e42986
  6th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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