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title: "All Age Advocacy Service and Independent Visiting Service"
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# All Age Advocacy Service and Independent Visiting Service

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9774ef51-f431-4e12-a38b-244b7530d334

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council is currently seeking tenders for the "All Age Advocacy Service and Independent Visiting Service." This procurement falls within the services category, specifically welfare services not delivered through residential institutions. The tender process is now active, and submissions must be received by 10th November 2021, with clarification questions accepted until 27th October 2021. The contract, which will involve the delivery of advocacy services and independent visiting services for children in care, is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) experienced in providing social and welfare services. Businesses equipped to deliver integrated advocacy services, as well as those able to offer independent visiting solutions, will find this a valuable opportunity. Successful bidders will play a key role in supporting vulnerable populations, thereby reinforcing their reputation while contributing positively to the community.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of - Lot 1 - All Age Advocacy Service - The service will be required to offer an integrated advocacy service, meeting all the statutory requirements placed on Suffolk County Council for the provision of advocacy. Lot 2 - Independent Visiting Service - To provide an independent visiting service for eligible children in care. We will contract with a single organisation for each Lot who will act as lead partner/organisation and be accountable to us for the full delivery of the contract, including the services delivered by their partners/sub contractors. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 10th November 2021. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 27th October 2021 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff1f3262-07fa-4da9-9d61-661f8d73f8be |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 22:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff1f3262-07fa-4da9-9d61-661f8d73f8be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff1f3262-07fa-4da9-9d61-661f8d73f8be
  11th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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