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title: "Contract for Children's Rights, Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ST.HELENS COUNCIL"
published: "2020-02-19"
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# Contract for Children's Rights, Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service

Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0bd2c2f-b831-4056-ace4-1d1b6abfed6d

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## Summary

St Helens Council is initiating a tender for the "Contract for Children's Rights, Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service," which falls under the Health and Social Work Services category. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a key engagement deadline set for 4th March 2020. The total contract value is estimated at £250,000, and the services will be delivered in St Helens, located in North West England. Interested parties should refer to Contracts Finder for further details regarding this opportunity.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in children's services. Businesses capable of providing advocacy, rights services, and support for independent visitors would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can help these organisations enhance their service offerings while contributing positively to the welfare of children in the St Helens area.

## Notice

St Helens Couincil invites Expressions of Interest for a Childrens Rights, Advocacy and Independent Service that will comprise three elements: * Children's Rights service * Advocacy service * Independent Visitors service For further information please go to www.the-chest.org.uk select current opportunities, select St Helens Council, select DN465870

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a8b7720-7bc7-4734-996d-720c39748182 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST.HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | ST HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2020 at 12:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a8b7720-7bc7-4734-996d-720c39748182

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a8b7720-7bc7-4734-996d-720c39748182
  19th February 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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