--- title: "Independent Child Protection Advocacy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dfb96994-3773-4153-aa2d-35c4846789bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dfb96994-3773-4153-aa2d-35c4846789bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfb96994-3773-4153-aa2d-35c4846789bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfb96994-3773-4153-aa2d-35c4846789bf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM" published: "2024-04-10" --- # Independent Child Protection Advocacy Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfb96994-3773-4153-aa2d-35c4846789bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dfb96994-3773-4153-aa2d-35c4846789bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfb96994-3773-4153-aa2d-35c4846789bf.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham is inviting tenders for the provision of an Independent Child Protection Advocacy service. The contract, starting on 1st May 2024, has an initial 2-year period with a possible 1-year extension. This tender falls under the category of Health and social work services and follows an open procedure. The closing date for submissions is 12 noon on Tuesday 30th April 2024. This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the health and social work sector to engage with the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses with expertise in child protection advocacy services are encouraged to participate and consider the unique requirements outlined in the tender documents for successful collaboration. ## Notice The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham wishes to develop a new independent advocacy service offering independent child protection advocacy. The provision of an advocacy service for children and young people subject to Child Protection Plans (CPP) is recognised as good practice as it supports and promotes the engagement of children in key decision making and enables their experience and voice to be heard through-out the Child Protection processes. The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham is seeking a quality provider with the unique skill set to deliver this service to a high standard. The contract will now start on 1st May 2024 an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further period of up to 1 years (2+1) at the sole discretion of the council. Further information and tender documents are available on our e-tendering portal https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Any questions regarding the tender should be addressed through the portal in the messaging section. Closing date 12 noon on Tuesday 30th April 2024 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26964a5c-0c1c-46f4-a3f0-eb9046bc6d3b | | 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 | 10 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM | | Locality | BARKING | | Post town | Ilford | | Postcode | IG11 7LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering | | Local authority | Barking and Dagenham | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Barking | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 10 Apr 2024 at 12:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26964a5c-0c1c-46f4-a3f0-eb9046bc6d3b - 10 Apr 2024 at 12:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26964a5c-0c1c-46f4-a3f0-eb9046bc6d3b - 11 Mar 2024 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26964a5c-0c1c-46f4-a3f0-eb9046bc6d3b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26964a5c-0c1c-46f4-a3f0-eb9046bc6d3b 10th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.lbbd.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx - https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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