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title: "Independent Visiting Service"
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buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Independent Visiting Service

Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbdc0be7-d363-4159-a7ec-a06ec4762cf4

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## Summary

Wokingham Borough Council has led a public procurement process for an Independent Visiting Service aimed at Children in Care and Care Experienced Young People up to age 18, with potential extension to age 21 upon specific agreement. This contract, with a total value of £150,000, addresses crucial needs such as safety, potential achievement, and overall well-being for these individuals. The tender, classified under 'Social work services' (CPV 85310000), followed an open procedure method. The procurement process spanned from its tender period's end on 27th May 2024 to its planned contract period starting on 1st September 2024 and concluding on 31st August 2027. Notably, the contract was awarded to the National Youth Services (NYAS) on 8th August 2024 valued at £90,000. Key contacts include Areej Shabaa at Wokingham Borough Council, based in Wokingham, UK.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and those involved in VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) sectors, to grow by providing essential social services for youth. Businesses with expertise in child welfare and social work are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. The security and developmental aspects of the contract requirements offer valuable leverage for companies looking to make substantial social contributions while expanding their service portfolios.

## Notice

Wokingham Borough Council are inviting tenders for the provision of for an Independent Visitor Service for Children in Care and Care Experienced Young People up to the age of 18 (or age 21 with specific agreement). The contract requirement is for: * Children and young people to feel safe * For every child to achieve their potential * Improving health, well-being and quality of life of all residents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40fcffb7-dbe7-4fd7-a2ed-4c9d3b65e580 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOKINGHAM |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG40 1BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Emmbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Wokingham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICES NYAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40fcffb7-dbe7-4fd7-a2ed-4c9d3b65e580
- 24 Apr 2024 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f25a2c65-4c88-4e38-8e67-340786384f1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40fcffb7-dbe7-4fd7-a2ed-4c9d3b65e580
  9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f25a2c65-4c88-4e38-8e67-340786384f1f
  24th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2879a91e-8e01-ef11-812a-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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