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title: "Childrens Advocacy & Return Interview Services"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Childrens Advocacy & Return Interview Services

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c679f42a-ea52-4996-bd33-b31fc54aefdc

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Childrens Advocacy & Return Interview Services" contract, which is critical for improving outcomes for looked after, vulnerable, and at-risk children and young people in the East of England. The procurement process, classified under health and social work services, follows an open procedure with the tender period closing on 3 February 2017. This contract is set to commence on 1 April 2017 and will run for a maximum of five years, with key responsibilities outlined for ensuring advocacy services are accessible to all Looked After Children across various care settings.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in advocacy for children and young people. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in providing advocacy and support services will be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their portfolio and expanding their impact in the community through partnership with Bedford Borough Council.

## Notice

Listening to children and young people lies at the heart of the Government's programme to improve outcomes for every child. This is especially important for those times when children have a problem, concern or want to make a complaint. Commissioned services will allow the local authority to meet its statutory responsibilities for looked after, vulnerable and at risk children and young people. In this context BBC is inviting potential service providers to submit a tender for the provision of Issue Based Advocacy, Residential Visiting Advocacy and Return Interview services. The contract will operate for a maximum of 5 years (3 + 1 + 1) from 01 April 2017. Bedford Borough Children's Services will ensure that children they are working with will have access to advocacy services that will assist them in being heard, where this is appropriate. The service will cover all Looked After Children, whether they are in residential homes, foster care or secure accommodation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c109894c-b634-4419-bdcf-5db0d61d065c |
| 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 | 2 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 Jan 2017 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c109894c-b634-4419-bdcf-5db0d61d065c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c109894c-b634-4419-bdcf-5db0d61d065c
  2nd January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bedford:-Health-and-social-work-services./Q9AKGKTCZ7
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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