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

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-863e7df9-8f72-4376-9701-072da5c93585

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## Summary

The Worcestershire County Council is conducting an open procurement process to select a preferred supplier for an Independent Children's Advice and Representation Service (Advocacy) and Independent Visitor Service. This tender, identified as WCC 00002084, is available for submission until 27th November 2020. The procurement falls under the social work and related services category (CPV code 85300000) and will cater to children looked after, Children in Need, and Child Protection services. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2021 and will last until 31st March 2023, with responses to be submitted via the designated portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those specialising in children's welfare and advocacy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, as it invites providers who can deliver high-quality services to vulnerable children. Engaging in this procurement could help businesses expand their service offerings and establish partnerships with local government agencies, ultimately contributing to community welfare and their own growth.

## 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. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d19c516-e09a-4a24-b8e4-623a39d66f7e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 |

## 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

- 29 Oct 2020 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d19c516-e09a-4a24-b8e4-623a39d66f7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d19c516-e09a-4a24-b8e4-623a39d66f7e
  29th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Provenance

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