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title: "Advocacy Service for Children in Care"
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# Advocacy Service for Children in Care

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-888d4600-0f2f-4a92-9cf3-6facb615f2a3

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Bristol City Council for the "Advocacy Service for Children in Care," aimed at providing essential advocacy services for children and young people in care as well as care leavers. The contract, classified under the CPV code 85300000 (Social work and related services), was awarded on 30th June 2017 with a contract value of £94,848, following an open procurement method. The contract period is from 1st September 2017 to 31st August 2019, with the tender period closing on 17th May 2017. The services are expected to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business by providing crucial advocacy services. Organisations with experience in social work, community services, or child welfare would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful supplier, The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS), highlights the potential for similar businesses to engage in public contracts supporting vulnerable groups.

## Notice

The service will provide advocacy services for Bristol's Children and Young People in Care, Care Leavers and Children and Young People subject to Child Protection conferences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc6c40f-4626-496d-ad46-166e40874c0b |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,848 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS3 9FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Bedminster |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol South |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE (NYAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2017 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc6c40f-4626-496d-ad46-166e40874c0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc6c40f-4626-496d-ad46-166e40874c0b
  15th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1b6d69c2-811b-e711-80dd-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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