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title: "The Provision of an Advocacy, Independent Visitor, Mentoring & Befriending Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# The Provision of an Advocacy, Independent Visitor, Mentoring & Befriending Service

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0a58dc8-be30-42da-8ed3-3bf94875e09b

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## Summary

The Blackburn with Darwen Council is seeking to provide an Advocacy, Independent Visitor, Mentoring and Befriending Service for looked after children, care leavers, and children under child protection plans. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with an awarded contract valued at £55,000. The contract commenced on 1st May 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2020. This service falls under the social services category and is open to suppliers located in the North West of England.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in child advocacy, mentorship, and social services. Businesses equipped to offer these services and dedicated to supporting vulnerable children are well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance their visibility and reputation, as well as generate sustainable business growth within the public sector.

## Notice

The provision of: * an Advocacy Service for Looked After Children, Care Leavers, Children subject to Child Protection and Child in Need plans * an Independent Visitor service for Looked After Children from 8 to 18 years old * a Mentoring and Befriending service for children subject to Child Protection and Child in Need plans from 8 to 18 years old who require the service across Blackburn with Darwen.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab600336-dce2-43b8-93b2-1e992105f6d8 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB2 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2018 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab600336-dce2-43b8-93b2-1e992105f6d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab600336-dce2-43b8-93b2-1e992105f6d8
  3rd August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e3f0417c-3828-e811-80eb-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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