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title: "Participation Services for Children in Care"
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# Participation Services for Children in Care

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bc07bd3-a57d-451e-a7c8-33e40f7a1dc9

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## Summary

The Bristol City Council is seeking to procure a Participation Service for Children in Care, aiming to enhance the involvement of Bristol's children in the design and delivery of relevant services. This initiative falls under the services category of social work and related services, with a contract value of £85,500. The tender process is currently active, having been published on 7 April 2017, and the deadline for submissions is set for 17 May 2017. The service is to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract commencing on 1 August 2017 and concluding on 31 July 2018.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in public procurement and contribute to the welfare of children in care. Businesses with expertise in participatory practices, social services, and engagement strategies tailored for children previously in care would be particularly well-suited to compete. This contract not only enhances community service delivery but also aids in building long-term relationships within the social work sector.

## Notice

The council is wishing to procure a Participation Service that will facilitate the collective voice of Bristol's Children in Care (this includes those leaving the care of Bristol City Council) in the design and delivery of services for Bristol's Children in Care. The Service will work alongside partners in promoting young people's active participation at regional and national level, it will run the Children in Care Council and work with the Corporate Parenting Panel as well as and a wider group of elected members.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef867d57-6df8-4160-a718-6a5c165b46d0 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,500 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2017 at 12:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef867d57-6df8-4160-a718-6a5c165b46d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef867d57-6df8-4160-a718-6a5c165b46d0
  7th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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