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title: "Advocacy, Independent Visitor Service and Children In Care Council for Children and Young People"
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# Advocacy, Independent Visitor Service and Children In Care Council for Children and Young People

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8568d2e6-50b4-4e1b-9bdc-f0f85b39abb9

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## Summary

The Thurrock Council has issued a tender titled "Advocacy, Independent Visitor Service and Children In Care Council for Children and Young People" in the Health and social work services category. The contract duration is initially 2 years and 3 months, with a potential 2-year extension period. The tender deadline is set for 18th April 2023. The procurement method is an Open procedure, and the contract period spans from 1st October 2023 to 31st December 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in social work, advocacy services, and related social services to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable for this procurement. Thurrock Council, as the buying organization, is looking for providers to deliver essential services for Children and Young People, including Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services.

## Notice

The Council's requirement under this Contract is for the provision of the following services for Children and Young People: o Advocacy o Independent Visitor Service o Children In Care Council The contract duration is for an initial 2 years and 3 months, with an additional 2 year optional extension period. Please note the estimated contract value includes the two year extension period. Further information can be found in the specification. Additional information: Tender applications must be submitted via In-Tend Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b8bd41d-8226-4ae5-9d0f-790df60bbbfd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £352,750 |
| 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2023 at 10:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b8bd41d-8226-4ae5-9d0f-790df60bbbfd
- 1 Mar 2023 at 10:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b8bd41d-8226-4ae5-9d0f-790df60bbbfd
- 1 Mar 2023 at 10:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b8bd41d-8226-4ae5-9d0f-790df60bbbfd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b8bd41d-8226-4ae5-9d0f-790df60bbbfd
  1st March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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