--- title: "CSC23039 Independent Advocacy Service for Parents or Carers in need of additional support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d28e1eb7-c289-40e3-aaa6-689220c7952f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d28e1eb7-c289-40e3-aaa6-689220c7952f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d28e1eb7-c289-40e3-aaa6-689220c7952f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d28e1eb7-c289-40e3-aaa6-689220c7952f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-10-03" --- # CSC23039 Independent Advocacy Service for Parents or Carers in need of additional support Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d28e1eb7-c289-40e3-aaa6-689220c7952f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d28e1eb7-c289-40e3-aaa6-689220c7952f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d28e1eb7-c289-40e3-aaa6-689220c7952f.json) ## Summary The Worcestershire County Council is seeking to commission an Independent Advocacy Service for Parents or Carers in need of additional support. The procurement is classified under guidance and counselling services with a contract period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026. The tender is in the open stage, with a deadline for submission on November 6, 2023. Businesses offering services in the guidance and counselling industry, particularly those located in West Midlands, United Kingdom, would find this opportunity suitable. This tender by the Worcestershire County Council presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to provide valuable services to eligible parents/carers in Worcestershire. Businesses that specialise in offering independent advocacy services, especially in the specified location, may consider competing for this tender. The procurement process involves an open procedure below the threshold level, encouraging participation from small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their portfolio. ## Notice Worcestershire Children First (WCF) are seeking to commission a service provider who can offer an Independent Advocacy Service to eligible parents/carers within Worcestershire. When there are concerns regarding the capacity of a parent/carer to look after their child or children who may or may not have Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), social care services may become involved. Social services may decide to offer targeted family support, implement a Child in Need (CIN) plan or to initiate care proceedings for the child/children to become Child Looked After (CLA). This can be an extremely emotional and distressing time for those involved and some parents/carers may require additional support, from an Independent Advocate, to aid their understanding of the process and/or assessments. 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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/a4f8ae53-75b4-41f9-8c7d-c9254a31f084 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312310 - Guidance services ## Release History - 3 Oct 2023 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4f8ae53-75b4-41f9-8c7d-c9254a31f084 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4f8ae53-75b4-41f9-8c7d-c9254a31f084 3rd October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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