--- title: "Provision of Child Advocacy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf8100a4-84d7-4963-9c89-e728ef9aa2b9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf8100a4-84d7-4963-9c89-e728ef9aa2b9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf8100a4-84d7-4963-9c89-e728ef9aa2b9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf8100a4-84d7-4963-9c89-e728ef9aa2b9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GWENT POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER" published: "2022-01-25" --- # Provision of Child Advocacy Services Buyer: GWENT POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf8100a4-84d7-4963-9c89-e728ef9aa2b9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf8100a4-84d7-4963-9c89-e728ef9aa2b9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf8100a4-84d7-4963-9c89-e728ef9aa2b9.json) ## Summary The Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner is initiating a tender for the "Provision of Child Advocacy Services" within the South Wales Police area. This procurement falls under the welfare services for children and young people category, with a total contract value of £800,000. The open bidding process commenced with tender publication on 18th January 2022 and concluded on 18th February 2022. The contract period is set to begin on 18th May 2022 and run until 17th May 2024, addressing crucial child advocacy needs in Wales. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those specialising in advocacy and child welfare. Suitable competitors would include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations, especially those with experience in safeguarding and youth support services. Engaging in this tender can bolster a supplier's portfolio while addressing vital community needs related to child welfare and safety. ## Notice The Police Crime Commissioner for South Wale Police is seeking a replacement contract to provide Child Advocacy Services, within the South Wales Police area, which speaks up for children and young people, empowering them to make sure their rights are respected and their views, wishes and feelings are heard at all times. The Advocates will engage with children and young people identified through missing person episodes and conduct Return Home Interviews (RHIs) with them. This provides the opportunity to listen, support and represent their views in any subsequent or ongoing safeguarding processes. When a child goes missing they may be exposed to a range of emotional, physical and sexual risks. They may engage in offending behaviour to survive or because they are being exploited by adults. We know that children with multiple missing episodes and those who go missing for prolonged periods are at high risk of child sexual exploitation and/or criminal exploitation and may be trafficked while they are missing. South Wales Police recognises that children should be given the opportunity to talk to about their experience of going missing and that Independent Child Advocates are best placed to provide this service. All information regarding the requirement is detailed in the tender documents. The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ITT_92469 Project_49422 Additional information: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ITT_92469 Project_49422 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/063ceced-b8d4-4de5-8ebb-d4b1ed625cb9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 May 2022 - 17 May 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | 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 | GWENT POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER | | Locality | BRIDGEND | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF31 3SU | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Bridgend | | Electoral ward | Brackla East and Coychurch Lower | | Westminster constituency | Bridgend | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 25 Jan 2022 at 16:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/063ceced-b8d4-4de5-8ebb-d4b1ed625cb9 - 18 Jan 2022 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/063ceced-b8d4-4de5-8ebb-d4b1ed625cb9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/063ceced-b8d4-4de5-8ebb-d4b1ed625cb9 25th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.south-wales.police.uk - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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