--- title: "Children's Independent Advocacy Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a280a773-3a61-4e38-b42c-4f93d9022c0d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a280a773-3a61-4e38-b42c-4f93d9022c0d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a280a773-3a61-4e38-b42c-4f93d9022c0d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a280a773-3a61-4e38-b42c-4f93d9022c0d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WAKEFIELD COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-07" --- # Children's Independent Advocacy Service Buyer: WAKEFIELD COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a280a773-3a61-4e38-b42c-4f93d9022c0d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a280a773-3a61-4e38-b42c-4f93d9022c0d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a280a773-3a61-4e38-b42c-4f93d9022c0d.json) ## Summary Wakefield Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a Children's Independent Advocacy Service. This service, governed by statutory requirements, aims to deliver advocacy for children and young people within the Wakefield District, ensuring independence from other supporting services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with documents available as of 7th August 2024 and submissions due by 9th September 2024. The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2025, spanning three years with an option to extend for up to two additional years. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,115,000, with an annual contract price of £218,000 and potential yearly adjustments based on the UK Consumer Price Index or a fixed 2%. The procurement method is an open procedure, specifically suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and falls under the "Health and social work services" category, with services to be delivered in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK. This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in health and social work services to expand their business and secure a substantial contract with Wakefield Council. By offering a statutory advocacy service, businesses can establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector, benefiting from a stable, long-term contract with the possibility of extensions and yearly financial adjustments. Companies with expertise in providing independent advocacy services are particularly well-suited for this tender, as it requires a high degree of independence and adherence to regulatory requirements. This contract not only enhances the service provider's portfolio but also offers a steady revenue stream and the chance to impact the lives of children and young people positively. ## Notice Wakefield Council is seeking a provider to delivery an advocacy service to children and young people in accordance with an updated and revised service specification to meet the needs of children and young people within the District. This is a statutory service which the Council is required to provide and which must be independent from the services which are supporting the children and young people who require advocacy. Tender Documents are available on YORtender: https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER Ref: 89191 The Contract will commence 1st April 2025 for a period of three years with the option to extend for up to two years. The 2024/25 annual contract price for this Service contract of PS218k. This 3 year contract will be subject to annual uplifts in line with UK Consumer Price Index (or 2%) and may also have additional growth by negotiation in line with demand for the remainder of the Contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d5e6019-b783-4170-a901-b14ef6915122 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,115,000 | | 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 | WAKEFIELD COUNCIL | | Locality | WAKEFIELD | | Post town | Wakefield | | Postcode | WF1 2EB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield | | Local authority | Wakefield | | Electoral ward | Wakefield North | | Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2024 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d5e6019-b783-4170-a901-b14ef6915122 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d5e6019-b783-4170-a901-b14ef6915122 7th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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