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title: "Provision of Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Return Home Interviews"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Return Home Interviews

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bea0c166-80ee-41c6-9b85-746fe8045eb6

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council is seeking proposals for the Provision of Advocacy, Independent Visitors, and Return Home Interviews. This procurement process falls within the welfare services category and is open for participation until January 27, 2023. The contract will start on April 1, 2023, and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The contract location is in Bedford with a postal code of MK42 9AP.

This tender opportunity for child & youth voice services by Bedford Borough Council presents a chance for businesses in the services sector, particularly those offering advocacy and counselling services, to expand their clientele and contribute to social welfare. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to bid for this tender, which aims to provide crucial support services to vulnerable children and young people in the East of England region.

## Notice

Bedford Borough are tendering for a new contract for child & youth voice services, which will include: Instructed & non-instructed advocacy for Children in Care and under Child Protection Residential visiting advocacy Mental Capacity Act/Liberty Protection Safeguards advocacy for 16-17 year-olds Secure Reviews Independent Visitor Service for Children in Care Return Home Interview service for children & young people not known to social care Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0de58702-4ef6-494c-86c4-9f979ba9e4a8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ENGLAND |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2023 at 11:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0de58702-4ef6-494c-86c4-9f979ba9e4a8
- 6 Jan 2023 at 11:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0de58702-4ef6-494c-86c4-9f979ba9e4a8
- 6 Jan 2023 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0de58702-4ef6-494c-86c4-9f979ba9e4a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0de58702-4ef6-494c-86c4-9f979ba9e4a8
  6th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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