--- title: "Joint Children's Advocacy Services for the London Boroughs of Enfield and Haringey" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a26f89f2-56ea-4d95-b3b3-737cc2cf3089" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a26f89f2-56ea-4d95-b3b3-737cc2cf3089" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a26f89f2-56ea-4d95-b3b3-737cc2cf3089.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a26f89f2-56ea-4d95-b3b3-737cc2cf3089.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HARINGEY" published: "2024-09-26" --- # Joint Children's Advocacy Services for the London Boroughs of Enfield and Haringey Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HARINGEY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a26f89f2-56ea-4d95-b3b3-737cc2cf3089 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a26f89f2-56ea-4d95-b3b3-737cc2cf3089) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a26f89f2-56ea-4d95-b3b3-737cc2cf3089.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Haringey is currently in the planning stage for a joint procurement of Children's Advocacy Services in collaboration with the London Borough of Enfield. This process is set within the Health and Social Work Services industry category and is aimed at providing independent and confidential advocacy services for children and young people up to the age of 18, or 25 if they are care-leavers. The engagement end date for the soft market testing is 9th October 2024, with businesses having until 13:00 hrs on that day to submit their completed questionnaires via the Council's e-tendering portal, HPCS. The key aim at this stage is to inform potential providers about the upcoming procurement, gather market interest, and solicit valuable input. This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs operating within the health and social work sector to expand their business by securing a public contract. The advocacy service, being a statutory requirement under various laws including the Adoption and Children Act 2002, requires expertise in safeguarding children and ensuring their voices are heard. Businesses specialising in child welfare, advocacy, and social work with a focus on vulnerable youth will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additional business growth can be realised through long-term engagements and by contributing to a crucial aspect of social services within the London Boroughs. ## Notice The London Borough of Haringey is undertaking a soft market testing exercise for Children's Advocacy Services to be procured jointly with the London Borough of Enfield. The purpose of the soft market testing is to inform the market of the forthcoming procurement, gauge market interest and seek input from potential providers. The service will provide an independent and confidential advocacy service to children and young people under the age of 18 or up to 25 if care-leavers. Every Child in Care has the right to request an advocate if particular circumstances require it. This is underpinned by the statutory responsibility of the Council under the Adoption and Children Act 2002. Article 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the Human Rights Act 1998 also underpin this statutory responsibility. Advocacy safeguards children and young people and protects them from abuse and poor practice. Advocacy is about speaking up for children and young people. Advocacy is about empowering children and young people to make sure that their rights are respected, and their views and wishes are heard at all times. Advocacy is about representing the views, wishes and needs of children and young people to decision-makers, and helping them to navigate the system. If you wish to participate in this soft market testing exercise, please complete the questionnaire below and return it via the Council's e-tendering portal HPCS, no later than 13:00 hrs on Wednesday 9th October 2024. To respond, please click on the following link: http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/4arlR All responses to the questionnaire will be treated confidentially. Please note: this notice is a request for information only and not a call for competition. The responses to this notice will help the Council to understand the number of Providers who may be interested in bidding for a potential Contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bede12ba-3477-4525-aca0-4d314f09f2c7 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF HARINGEY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North London | | Postcode | N22 7TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Haringey | | Electoral ward | Woodside | | Westminster constituency | Southgate and Wood Green | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 26 Sep 2024 at 14:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bede12ba-3477-4525-aca0-4d314f09f2c7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bede12ba-3477-4525-aca0-4d314f09f2c7 26th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/4arlR ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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