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title: "Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service"
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# Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service

Buyer: DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4629585-e77d-4cec-814f-947a97211ef5

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## Summary

Dorset County Council is seeking tenders for the "Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service," aimed at providing advocacy and independent visitor services for children and young people in its areas. The value of the contract amounts to £450,000 and is classified under health and social work services (CPV code 85000000). The contract period is set from 1 December 2017 to 30 November 2019, with a potential 12-month extension. The tender process is conducted through an open procurement method, with the deadline for submissions due by 7 September 2017.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social and community service sector, particularly those that specialise in advocacy and support services for children and young people. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as this initiative is designed to bolster local services and provide a platform for organisations committed to social responsibility and community engagement.

## Notice

Advocacy and Independent Visitor services for children and young people in Dorset County Council areas. The contract is for 1/12/17 - 30/11/19 with a possible 12 month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab3c2b1-1938-4963-a9e1-1a109f0e9ab3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £259,060 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2017 at 15:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab3c2b1-1938-4963-a9e1-1a109f0e9ab3
- 28 Jul 2017 at 08:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab3c2b1-1938-4963-a9e1-1a109f0e9ab3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab3c2b1-1938-4963-a9e1-1a109f0e9ab3
  28th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dorsetforyou.com/

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