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title: "GB-Shrewsbury: COCV 069 - Independent Advocacy Service for looked after children and children on child protection plans & an Independent Visitor Service"
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# GB-Shrewsbury: COCV 069 - Independent Advocacy Service for looked after children and children on child protection plans & an Independent Visitor Service

Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afc52376-720d-44fb-bce5-fafdfe7783bc

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## Summary

Shropshire Council has awarded a public procurement contract titled "GB-Shrewsbury: COCV 069 - Independent Advocacy Service for looked after children and children on child protection plans & an Independent Visitor Service" within the social work and related services industry category. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the start date of the contract set for 1st October 2024 and an initial duration of four years, extendable by up to three additional 12-month periods. The services will be administered in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, encompassing both Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin local authority areas. The contract, with an overall value of £360,000, follows an open procurement method and has been awarded to Voiceability Advocacy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), specialising in social work and child advocacy services. Businesses with expertise in maintaining and supporting advocates, recruiting, training, and matching advocates with children, as well as offering independent visitor services, will find this contract highly beneficial. The contract aims to improve the well-being of looked after children and those on child protection plans by providing professional advocacy and visitor services. The procurement is structured to ensure robust support and consistent contact for children, fostering positive development and safety, making it an attractive proposition for organisations dedicated to children's welfare.

## Notice

This is a contract award notice for the provision of: 1.Independent Advocacy Service for looked after children and children on child protection plans, and 2. Independent Visitor Service for looked after children Whilst this is a single procurement on behalf of both local authority areas, each Council will hold a contract individually with the successful provider, with a common specification covering both elements above. The Independent Advocacy Service will: *Maintain and support existing advocates and their existing links to children/ young people. *Recruit, train, and support new advocates. *Make appropriate matches between advocates and children/ young people. The Independent Visitor Service will offer an independent visitor service to looked after children. The Independent Visitor will make regular visits to the child and maintain other contact, e.g. telephone, email, as appropriate. The main purpose of the visits and contacts will be to befriend the child and give advice and assistance as appropriate. The contracts will commence on 1st October 2024 and will run for an initial period of 4 years with an option to extend by up to a further 3 x 12-month periods. The maximum available annual budget will be capped for each local authority area for the initial 4 year term as follows: Independent Advocacy Service: Shropshire - PS19,500 Telford & Wrekin - PS24,000 TOTAL PER ANNUM: PS43,500 Independent Visitor Service: Shropshire - PS19,500 Telford & Wrekin - PS27,000 TOTAL PER ANNUM: PS46,500 Applicants should note that it is considered that the Employee 'Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations '2006('TUPE') may apply to this contract. Applicants are advised to seek their own legal advice about the practicality of these regulations 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/48195745-58f4-47ac-9f93-4e7550a635e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| 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 | VOICEABILITY ADVOCACY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2024 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48195745-58f4-47ac-9f93-4e7550a635e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48195745-58f4-47ac-9f93-4e7550a635e0
  24th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=891178997
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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