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title: "Childrens' Advocacy (SEND and Social Care) and Independent Visiting Service"
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# Childrens' Advocacy (SEND and Social Care) and Independent Visiting Service

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b85f6aa6-97c8-4b6b-aa7e-df993676e295

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## Summary

The Bath and North East Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Children's Advocacy (Social Care and Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) and Independent Visiting Service. The procurement process was conducted under the Light Touch Regime using a one-stage process. The contract, with a total value of £708,625 GBP, includes three service elements: Social Care Advocacy, Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) Advocacy, and Independent Visitors. The contract period is from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026, creating opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the health and social work services category based in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This public procurement contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses that specialize in health and social work services, particularly those focused on children's advocacy and independent visiting services. SMEs and VCSEs operating in the South West region of the UK are well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance care services for vulnerable children with special educational needs and disabilities. Interested businesses should consider the contract's £708,625 GBP value, one-stage procurement method details, and the deadline for tender submissions on 14th November 2022 to participate in this valuable opportunity.

## Notice

The Council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Children's Advocacy (Social Care and Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) and Independent Visitors. The Council is managing this procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations. This is a services Contract being procured under the Light Touch Regime, using a one stage process. The Contract includes three elements of service: * Social Care Advocacy * Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) Advocacy * Independent Visitors (IV) Additional information: To apply: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=d11fc4cb-f242-ed11-811a-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73efcaac-83dd-47ec-9392-458fbc46d859 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £708,625 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £708,625 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OFF THE RECORD BATH AND NE SOMERSET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2023 at 19:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73efcaac-83dd-47ec-9392-458fbc46d859
- 10 Oct 2022 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd0015b9-0d9a-4bbe-87a8-1ec95ef3c427

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73efcaac-83dd-47ec-9392-458fbc46d859
  2nd March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd0015b9-0d9a-4bbe-87a8-1ec95ef3c427
  10th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bathnes.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=d11fc4cb-f242-ed11-811a-005056b64545

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