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title: "Independent Visitor, Mentoring, Childrens' Rights and Advocacy Services"
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# Independent Visitor, Mentoring, Childrens' Rights and Advocacy Services

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf485bf4-a3fb-4ed6-a3e9-aee543205640

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## Summary

West Berkshire District Council is actively seeking qualified providers for the tender titled "Independent Visitor, Mentoring, Childrens' Rights and Advocacy Services." This procurement process focuses on the delivery of essential welfare services for children and young people in care or those leaving care, aligning with the Children Act and the Leaving Care Act. The tender period will close on 16 August 2017, and the contract is expected to commence on 1 December 2017 and run until 30 November 2020. The estimated contract value is £195,000, and the opportunity falls under the services category, specifically in the welfare services for children and young people industry, located in the South East of England.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in providing advocacy and mentoring services for children. Businesses with a strong track record in child welfare and related social services will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could significantly enhance service delivery in this sector, where demand for effective support and mentorship for young people in care is crucial.

## Notice

West Berkshire District Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced provider to deliver independent visitor, mentoring, childrens' rights and advocacy services to children and young people that are in care or leaving care, aged up to 24 years in line with the definitions in the Children Act and the Leaving Care Act.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f3b2751-d6eb-43a5-9e79-e8d442ec6d81 |
| 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 | 19 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £195,000 |
| 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 | WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2017 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f3b2751-d6eb-43a5-9e79-e8d442ec6d81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f3b2751-d6eb-43a5-9e79-e8d442ec6d81
  19th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL145470
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

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