--- title: "Milton Keynes Council - Children's Voice Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1bcd7bf-0ae6-4358-a1fa-2006a8949f3b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1bcd7bf-0ae6-4358-a1fa-2006a8949f3b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1bcd7bf-0ae6-4358-a1fa-2006a8949f3b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1bcd7bf-0ae6-4358-a1fa-2006a8949f3b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LGSS" published: "2019-11-19" --- # Milton Keynes Council - Children's Voice Services Buyer: LGSS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1bcd7bf-0ae6-4358-a1fa-2006a8949f3b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1bcd7bf-0ae6-4358-a1fa-2006a8949f3b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1bcd7bf-0ae6-4358-a1fa-2006a8949f3b.json) ## Summary Milton Keynes Council, represented by LGSS, is conducting a tender for the provision of Children's Voice Services, with a total budget of £450,000. This procurement falls under the Social Work and Related Services category and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The open tender process is currently active, with submissions due by 18 December 2019. The successful contract will commence on 1 June 2020 and will run for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those that provide advocacy, independent visitation, and support services for children and young people. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in child welfare and advocacy are encouraged to participate, as the council emphasises building strong relationships with service providers. This initiative not only aims to enhance the well-being of looked-after children but also supports SMEs in expanding their service offerings within the local authority framework. ## Notice Milton Keynes Council is embarking on a tender process for the provision of Children's Voice Services which support children and young people to have a say in their care. Milton Keynes Council is combining Independent Visitors, Independent Return Interviews, Children's Advocacy and Regulation 44 Visitor services in to one block contract to run for three years with the option of extending for a further one plus one year. Children's Advocacy will support children who are going through care proceedings or who are already in care and need support to understand their choices and have a voice in all aspects of their lives. Advocacy services will help children to express their wishes and feelings and ensure these are heard by professionals involved in their care. Independent Visitors will befriend Looked After Children and make monthly visits to engage in an activity of the child's choice. Independent Return Interviews will be conducted for looked after children living outside of the Borough of Milton Keynes with the aim of understanding the reasons for them running away, reducing any identified risk or harm, reducing the probability of them going missing again but equally equipping them to stay safe should they run away again. The Regulation 44 Visitor will visit three homes in Milton Keynes and compile a report setting out their opinion as to whether children are effectively safeguarded and whether the children's wellbeing is promoted. The expectation is that all four services will report to a Service Manager who is easily accessible and can build good relationships with Children's Services based in Milton Keynes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a0ebe3b-a1bf-4835-9685-885e00fff0c9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | 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 | LGSS | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 3EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 19 Nov 2019 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a0ebe3b-a1bf-4835-9685-885e00fff0c9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a0ebe3b-a1bf-4835-9685-885e00fff0c9 19th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b6f1d663-b4bd-e911-80f8-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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