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title: "Provision of an Advice & Mediation Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of an Advice & Mediation Service

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97293217-371f-4911-847e-6bc6052c8b5d

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## Summary

The Staffordshire County Council is seeking suppliers for the "Provision of an Advice & Mediation Service" under an open procurement method. This contract, part of the services industry and classified as guidance and counselling services (CPV codes: 85312300, 85312310, 85312320), has an estimated value of £135,000 and is intended to facilitate compliance with national standards across partner local authorities in the West Midlands. The tender period closed on 19th June 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 1st October 2020, running until 30th September 2023.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in guidance and counselling services. Businesses capable of providing independent advice and mediation can leverage this contract to expand their client base within the local authority framework, thereby enhancing their reputation and service reach in the West Midlands region.

## Notice

Provision of an Advice & Mediation Service. The Provider shall provide an independent advice and mediation service in relation to each Partner Local Authority Fostering Service so enabling each Partner Local Authority to comply with the National Minimum Standards applicable to the provision of Fostering Services.This Contract is funded by the following organisations: Herefordshire Council Shropshire Council Staffordshire County Council Stoke-on-Trent City Council Borough of Telford & Wrekin Additional information: This is an electronic tender. Suppliers should register by completing their details on the Proactis e-tendering system: https:// supplierlive.proactisp2p.com and then register an interest in this opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc1eced5-c251-4ee0-ab49-230d9e5734ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,000 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE FOSTERING NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2020 at 07:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc1eced5-c251-4ee0-ab49-230d9e5734ad
- 18 May 2020 at 12:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76e1e4d0-61d4-48f9-9862-7a12b5e364ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc1eced5-c251-4ee0-ab49-230d9e5734ad
  18th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76e1e4d0-61d4-48f9-9862-7a12b5e364ac
  18th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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