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title: "CSC23039 Independent Advocacy Service for Parents or Carers in need of additional support - AWARD"
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# CSC23039 Independent Advocacy Service for Parents or Carers in need of additional support - AWARD

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-876a697b-b012-473d-ba02-23604f7a3f18

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## Summary

The Worcestershire County Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of an Independent Advocacy Service for Parents or Carers in need of additional support. The contract, valued at £260,000 in GBP, was awarded to Onside Independent Advocacy. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure and had a tender period ending on November 6, 2023. The contract period is set to start on January 1, 2024, and end on December 31, 2026. The location of service delivery is in Worcestershire, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contracting authority, Worcestershire County Council, can be reached for further information at droe@worcestershire.gov.uk or 01905 844896.

This award presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations specializing in guidance and counselling services to participate. Businesses that offer advocacy services catering to parents or carers dealing with child-related challenges, such as Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), may find this contract suitable for their expertise. Interested parties should keep in mind the key dates for submission and ensure compliance with the suitability criteria stipulated in the tender documents. This contract could lead to long-term collaboration with the Worcestershire County Council and contribute to the welfare of families in need of support.

## Notice

Worcestershire Children First (WCF) are seeking to commission a service provider who can offer an Independent Advocacy Service to eligible parents/carers within Worcestershire. When there are concerns regarding the capacity of a parent/carer to look after their child or children who may or may not have Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), social care services may become involved. Social services may decide to offer targeted family support, implement a Child in Need (CIN) plan or to initiate care proceedings for the child/children to become Child Looked After (CLA). This can be an extremely emotional and distressing time for those involved and some parents/carers may require additional support, from an Independent Advocate, to aid their understanding of the process and/or assessments. 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/8cc9c130-d8eb-4a9a-9d26-266fa4bc99ea |
| 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 | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £260,000 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ONSIDE INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2023 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cc9c130-d8eb-4a9a-9d26-266fa4bc99ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cc9c130-d8eb-4a9a-9d26-266fa4bc99ea
  21st December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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