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title: "Advocacy service for mothers of children who are in or on the edge of care."
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buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
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# Advocacy service for mothers of children who are in or on the edge of care.

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5811938-ce99-4a63-861d-df031845650f

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## Summary

The Medway Council is seeking tenders for an "Advocacy service for mothers of children who are in or on the edge of care." This initiative falls within the health and social work services industry, aimed at reducing the number of children entering care from families in distress. The open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 26 January 2022. The successful contract will commence on 1 April 2022 and extend until 31 March 2024, with an allocated budget of £220,000.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy and support services, particularly those focused on social work and community interventions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their expertise in addressing the needs of families and children may significantly align with the service requirements. Engaging in this tender could not only enhance service provision in Medway but also contribute to broader community well-being, thus facilitating business growth through valuable partnerships and service delivery contracts.

## Notice

PLEASE APPLY VIA THE KENT BUSINESS PORTAL & REGISTER HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=69678af9-0069-ec11-8110-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545 The overarching aim is to reduce the number of children coming into care particularly from mothers with more than one child in or on the edge of care. The advocacy service seeks to reduce the negative impact on families and communities within Medway and to support families who are experiencing trauma as a result of removal of children into local authority care. The service will work in partnership to deliver a needs-led, high quality Advocacy services to meet the needs of birth mothers whose children are on the edge or in care (Repeat Removals) service. The service will be free at the point of access.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6525c79-7ffb-42c6-abe1-4512537c3c41 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2021 at 23:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6525c79-7ffb-42c6-abe1-4512537c3c41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6525c79-7ffb-42c6-abe1-4512537c3c41
  29th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=69678af9-0069-ec11-8110-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.medway.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=69678af9-0069-ec11-8110-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545

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