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title: "IA2880 Children and Young People's Advocacy Independent Visiting, Mediation & Advice Service"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-04"
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# IA2880 Children and Young People's Advocacy Independent Visiting, Mediation & Advice Service

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcded06b-7837-4f1f-b6e0-bdb436ff6f01

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council is initiating a public procurement process for the "IA2880 Children and Young People's Advocacy Independent Visiting, Mediation & Advice Service". The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement event scheduled for 25 July 2022 to discuss the service delivery vision and procurement timeline. Interested providers will need to register on the Proactis E-Tendering system under the health and social work services category, with the engagement end date set on 25 July 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those with expertise in advocacy and support for children and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can contribute innovative solutions and insights tailored to the needs of children and young people. Engaging with this process could open doors for sustained partnerships within local authorities and foster community impact.

## Notice

For the avoidance of doubt this is not a Call for Competition, this is to initiate a Market Engagement and is a Prior Indicative Notice. Staffordshire County Council are looking to commission and procure services for the Provision of Children & Young Peoples (CYP) Advocacy, Independent Visiting Service, Mediation and Advice. Staffordshire County Council would like to invite providers to join a market warming event on Monday 25 July 2022 at 2.00pm - 3.30pm to share the vision for the Children and Young People's Advocacy Independent Visiting, Mediation & Advice Service. Providers will also be informed of the procurement process and timeline. To book a place, please contact: Ellie Cross, Commissioning Officer - Early Help & Communities Email: ellie.cross@staffordshire.gov.uk When booking, please include * Company name * Name of person(s) attending * Contact information for each person, including email address Please also register an account on our E Tendering system, Proactis at https://www.proactisplaza.com/ against the category 85000000 (Health and Social Work Services). This will automatically alert you to any new updates and information relevant to this opportunity when it becomes live.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe4ef26a-586c-4514-8a63-67099e5b1f86 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Jul 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2022 at 13:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe4ef26a-586c-4514-8a63-67099e5b1f86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe4ef26a-586c-4514-8a63-67099e5b1f86
  4th July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79212e18-6dbd-4389-8788-65be185959d4
  SCC E tendering portal user guide

## Notice URLs

- http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk
- https://www.proactisplaza.com/

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