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title: "SOL - Children's Advocacy, Independent Visitor (IV) and Independent Welfare Return Interview (WRI) Services"
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# SOL - Children's Advocacy, Independent Visitor (IV) and Independent Welfare Return Interview (WRI) Services

Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9d3f12a-8bea-45ad-a814-321a546b220e

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## Summary

The Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint a single provider for the "SOL - Children's Advocacy, Independent Visitor (IV) and Independent Welfare Return Interview (WRI) Services". This procurement is classified under welfare services for children and young people and falls within the social work services industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period will conclude on 7th November 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2018 and will last until 31st March 2021, with a total estimated value of £360,000 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on social care and advocacy, particularly those experienced in working with children and vulnerable groups. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find this tender particularly suitable given the emphasis on their inclusion in the tender process. Engaging in this contract could significantly enhance a business's reputation and capabilities within the local community, whilst contributing positively to the welfare of young individuals in the Solihull region.

## Notice

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council will be seeking to appoint a single provider for the delivery of the following services: -Childrens Advocacy (Looked After Children & Children In Need) -Independent Visiting -Independent Welfare Return Interviews Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63aceac7-be76-4bba-a7d1-e49fcbc42f22 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2017 at 16:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63aceac7-be76-4bba-a7d1-e49fcbc42f22
- 12 Oct 2017 at 06:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63aceac7-be76-4bba-a7d1-e49fcbc42f22
- 12 Oct 2017 at 06:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63aceac7-be76-4bba-a7d1-e49fcbc42f22
- 10 Oct 2017 at 07:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63aceac7-be76-4bba-a7d1-e49fcbc42f22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63aceac7-be76-4bba-a7d1-e49fcbc42f22
  18th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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