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title: "Self-Employed Independent Advocacy (8)"
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# Self-Employed Independent Advocacy (8)

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7cd7fdb-9585-45d5-88d5-f60b2fb1706c

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking proposals for the provision of an Independent Advocacy Service for Looked After Children through a public tender titled "Self-Employed Independent Advocacy (8)." This procurement falls within the health and social work services industry category. The tender process is currently active, with submissions due by 14 January 2019. The service delivery is expected to take place in the North West region of the United Kingdom, commencing from 1 March 2019 and concluding on 31 March 2021. The procurement method being utilised is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in advocacy and support services for children. Businesses well-suited for this tender should have expertise in working with vulnerable populations, particularly children in care, and should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to meet the statutory duties outlined under the Children Act 1989. Successful participation could enhance their visibility and reputation within the public sector, fostering further growth and collaboration opportunities.

## Notice

The aim of the service is to provide an Independent Advocacy Service for Looked After Children to enable the Local Authority to fulfil its statutory duties under the Children Act 1989.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adbe9d75-6272-41f9-9405-40c75a58b3cf |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2018 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adbe9d75-6272-41f9-9405-40c75a58b3cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adbe9d75-6272-41f9-9405-40c75a58b3cf
  12th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5a706a61-1efe-e811-80f0-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk

## Provenance

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