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title: "Provision of Contact Services for Looked After Children & Young People"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY"
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# Provision of Contact Services for Looked After Children & Young People

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9df879c2-a305-48b2-b267-86fbbda170cd

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hackney is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for the "Provision of Contact Services for Looked After Children & Young People". This contract, classified under welfare services for children and young people, has a total estimated value of £3.665 million over a five-year period, beginning in January 2020 and ending in January 2025. The deadline for submitting tenders is 28th June 2019, and the services will be delivered in the London region, specifically at the borough's designated delivery addresses.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in social work or welfare services. The contract requires a flexible and responsive provider capable of ensuring quality service delivery that meets health and safety standards. Businesses that can demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse client needs within the community will find this tender a promising avenue for growth and partnership with a public authority dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and families.

## Notice

The London Borough of Hackney has a statutory duty to ensure that "Looked After" children see their parents, former carers and members of their extended family as long as it is in their best interest to do so. The London Borough of Hackney is therefore seeking to work in partnership with a suitably qualified and experienced provider to deliver a supervised Contact Service for children and young people and their families. The successful Provider will be required to be flexible and responsive to a diverse client base ensuring that children, young people and their families are at the heart of the services. The contract will be for a period of three (3) years with the option to extend for a further two (2) years. The estimated total value over the five (5) year period is PS3.665 million. It is intended that the new contract will commence in January 2020. It is of key importance that the contract meets all requirements including reliability, quality, cost, and appropriate health safety measures.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94bc71de-194c-48da-bd99-82a8662896a1 |
| 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 | 21 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 5 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,665,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E8 1FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hackney Central |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 21 May 2019 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94bc71de-194c-48da-bd99-82a8662896a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94bc71de-194c-48da-bd99-82a8662896a1
  21st May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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