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title: "Parental Advocacy"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9d9e7f18-6531-40e4-9e32-8ddfb8511500"
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buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
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# Parental Advocacy

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d9e7f18-6531-40e4-9e32-8ddfb8511500

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## Summary

Thurrock Council is seeking a provider to deliver a parental advocacy service aimed at supporting parents and carers in understanding and engaging with social care processes. The procurement, classified under CPV codes 85300000 (Social work and related services) and 98000000 (Other community, social, and personal services), is currently in the tender stage. The open procedure procurement method is being used for this opportunity, which falls below the threshold. The contract period is from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2035, with a tender submission deadline of 4 December 2024. The service is expected to be delivered across a wide range of locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe among others.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with experience in advocacy and support for vulnerable groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. By securing this contract, businesses can establish a long-term relationship with a reputable public sector organisation while contributing positively to the community by helping parents and carers navigate social care systems effectively.

## Notice

Thurrock Council is seeking a Provider to deliver an advocacy service to parents/carers. The purpose of the service will be to enable parents/carers to understand the processes that are taking place and to engage, participate and have their input considered with the support of an advocate. There will be cases where, with the right support, parents/carers will better understand the concerns raised and work with social care to address these. Further information can be found in the tender documents. Please note the estimated contract value includes the option(s) to extend. Additional information: Applications must be made through In-Tend Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6035ea9d-36b7-4bdf-abbc-74c8abe917b0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2024 at 14:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6035ea9d-36b7-4bdf-abbc-74c8abe917b0
- 23 Oct 2024 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6035ea9d-36b7-4bdf-abbc-74c8abe917b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6035ea9d-36b7-4bdf-abbc-74c8abe917b0
  23rd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Provenance

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