--- title: "ESCC SS Advocacy and Independent Visiting Service for Children and Young People." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c28bf36f-8612-4ecd-9558-56d80d467732" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c28bf36f-8612-4ecd-9558-56d80d467732" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c28bf36f-8612-4ecd-9558-56d80d467732.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c28bf36f-8612-4ecd-9558-56d80d467732.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-23" --- # ESCC SS Advocacy and Independent Visiting Service for Children and Young People. Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c28bf36f-8612-4ecd-9558-56d80d467732 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c28bf36f-8612-4ecd-9558-56d80d467732) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c28bf36f-8612-4ecd-9558-56d80d467732.json) ## Summary The East Sussex County Council is currently in the tender stage for the project titled "ESCC SS Advocacy and Independent Visiting Service for Children and Young People." This service is classified under health and social work services, aiming to support vulnerable children and young people by enabling them to have their voices heard regarding the services they receive. The procurement process will run until 25 March 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 1 July 2021, lasting for three years with an option for a two-year extension. Businesses interested in this opportunity should be mindful of the minimum contract value of £270,000 and the overall value of £450,000, with the tender being processed through an open procurement method via the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy and welfare services for children and young people. Companies that provide similar services or have experience in the health and social work sector would be well-suited to compete. The ability to manage electronic submissions efficiently and a strong understanding of the needs of vulnerable youth can give bidders a competitive edge. With the emphasis on securing a voice for children, organisations with proven track records in youth advocacy and care will find this an advantageous opportunity for growth within the public sector. ## Notice Children Service Department East Sussex County Council intends to commission a service to provide Advocacy and Independent Visiting Service to support vulnerable children and young people to have their voices heard and to have a say in the services they receive. This will run for three years with a possible twenty four months extension. For full details please see the Invitation to Tender document set. Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a40f6b9-cad7-4a19-881c-17c8b380a528 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 | | 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | EAST SUSSEX | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 1UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Priory | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 23 Feb 2021 at 11:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a40f6b9-cad7-4a19-881c-17c8b380a528 - 23 Feb 2021 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a40f6b9-cad7-4a19-881c-17c8b380a528 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a40f6b9-cad7-4a19-881c-17c8b380a528 23rd February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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