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title: "GB-Shrewsbury: COCV 055 - Independent Advocacy Service & Independent Visitor Service"
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# GB-Shrewsbury: COCV 055 - Independent Advocacy Service & Independent Visitor Service

Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4d42f13-aca9-41d9-9d96-b4c096e17415

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## Summary

The Shropshire Council is awarding a contract for the provision of Independent Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services for looked after children and those on child protection plans. The contract, valued at £120,000, commenced on 1st April 2020 and runs for an initial period of two years, with an option to extend for an additional year. This procurement was conducted via an open method and has been marked as complete, with key dates including the tender deadline on 11th March 2020 and the award date confirmed on 11th March 2020. The services are classified under the social services category and are situated in Shrewsbury, West Midlands, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE) that specialise in advocacy and support services for children. Businesses with expertise in social services, particularly those focused on child welfare and advocacy, would be well-positioned to leverage this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could allow such organisations to expand their service offerings and enhance their impact within the community.

## Notice

This is a contract award notice for the provisions of: Service Area 1: Independent Advocacy Service for looked after children and children on child protection plans Service Area 2: Independent Visitor Service for looked after children This contract will commence on 1st April 2020 for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96b5f0a7-bd2e-4aab-9b5b-75bec147227f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHREWSBURY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY2 6ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORAM VOICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2020 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96b5f0a7-bd2e-4aab-9b5b-75bec147227f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96b5f0a7-bd2e-4aab-9b5b-75bec147227f
  14th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=482757435
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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