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title: "The Provision of Children Rights, Advocacy, Independent Visitor and Missing from Care Return Interviews Service"
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buyer: "ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-09-14"
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# The Provision of Children Rights, Advocacy, Independent Visitor and Missing from Care Return Interviews Service

Buyer: ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95e6f9a3-f96f-4190-b578-47ace169c638

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## Summary

The Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking bids for "The Provision of Children Rights, Advocacy, Independent Visitor and Missing from Care Return Interviews Service." This tender, classified under the health and social work services industry category (CPV code 85000000), is currently in the active tender stage. The submission deadline is 11 October 2018, with a total contract value of £225,000. The service is to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period commencing on 1 April 2019 and concluding on 31 March 2021. The procurement method is open, allowing any qualified vendors to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those focused on supporting vulnerable children and young people. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on addressing the complex needs of cared-for children. Companies experienced in advocacy, support services, and community engagement will find that this contract aligns with their capabilities, potentially leading to meaningful partnerships and growth in service delivery.

## Notice

Rochdale Borough Council is committed to providing a service which supports the improvement of outcomes for all Cared 4 Children and Young People and those subject to Child Protection Plans. In so doing it recognises that some children living in the Borough have additional and complex needs and that these children can face additional challenges in achieving the best that they can

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac0380da-3bb8-45a4-8493-34bfa1739e6d |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| 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 | ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STRETFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2018 at 12:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac0380da-3bb8-45a4-8493-34bfa1739e6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac0380da-3bb8-45a4-8493-34bfa1739e6d
  14th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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