--- title: "TC026 - Vulnerable Childrens Services - Advocacy for Looked After Children (LAC) and Child Protection (CP)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a41ae793-1147-42c1-918b-75370b87af00" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a41ae793-1147-42c1-918b-75370b87af00" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a41ae793-1147-42c1-918b-75370b87af00.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a41ae793-1147-42c1-918b-75370b87af00.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON" published: "2020-10-14" --- # TC026 - Vulnerable Childrens Services - Advocacy for Looked After Children (LAC) and Child Protection (CP) Buyer: THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a41ae793-1147-42c1-918b-75370b87af00 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a41ae793-1147-42c1-918b-75370b87af00) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a41ae793-1147-42c1-918b-75370b87af00.json) ## Summary The Borough Council of Bolton is soliciting tenders for the project titled "TC026 - Vulnerable Childrens Services - Advocacy for Looked After Children (LAC) and Child Protection (CP)." This tender falls under the category of Other Community, Social and Personal Services and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the deadline for submission set for 9 November 2020, at 16:00 UTC. The total value of the contract is £366,248, with the contract period expected to commence on 1 April 2021 and concluding on 31 March 2023. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on providing social services, particularly in advocacy and support for vulnerable children and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given their potential to deliver personalised advocacy services that empower children to express their needs effectively. With the emphasis on independent advocacy, companies that can offer insightful, empathetic, and rights-focused support will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for Vulnerable Childrens Services - Advocacy for Looked After Children (LAC) and Child Protection (CP) which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. Independent advocacy is a process of helping children to express themselves and make changes. It empowers children to ensure their rights are respected and their views and wishes are heard at all times and ensuring that their needs are being met. The successful tenderer will provide children and young people with the support that they need to speak for themselves or will speak on their behalf, the Provider's Independent Advocates will also offer information, advice and support. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80923538-66ff-4f7a-908c-c5d8d176f139 | | 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 | 14 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £366,248 | | 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 | THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON | | Locality | BOLTON | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL1 1RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Bolton | | Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central | | Westminster constituency | Bolton North East | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 14 Oct 2020 at 11:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80923538-66ff-4f7a-908c-c5d8d176f139 - 13 Oct 2020 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ba77f8-e099-49c6-8ee6-0af302cae732 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80923538-66ff-4f7a-908c-c5d8d176f139 14th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ba77f8-e099-49c6-8ee6-0af302cae732 13th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b20bc745-6f0d-eb11-8105-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 Link to the Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.bolton.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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