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title: "For the Provision of a Children's Rights, Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service"
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buyer: "OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2017-03-13"
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# For the Provision of a Children's Rights, Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service

Buyer: OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8e7ddda-0668-447f-be1b-6f9d26b3fd45

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## Summary

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking bids for the provision of a Children's Rights, Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service. This procurement falls within the welfare services for children and young people sector and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The open tender process commenced with the publication date on 10 February 2017, with a deadline for submissions set for 13 March 2017. The total value of the contract is set at £122,400, and the contract is scheduled to run from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with local government services and expand their client base. Companies offering advocacy or welfare services for children would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, allowing them to contribute positively to community welfare while potentially increasing their business footprint in public sector engagements.

## Notice

Oldham Council is looking to procure a Children's Rights, Advocacy and Independent Visitor service to work across the Borough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a3a922-a22e-472b-a64b-bf59f74fc5c5 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £122,400 |
| 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 | OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham East and Saddleworth |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2017 at 09:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a3a922-a22e-472b-a64b-bf59f74fc5c5
- 10 Feb 2017 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a3a922-a22e-472b-a64b-bf59f74fc5c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a3a922-a22e-472b-a64b-bf59f74fc5c5
  13th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
  The Chest

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