--- title: "GB-Shrewsbury: COCV 069 - Independent Advocacy Service for looked after children and children on child protection plans & an Independent Visitor Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2da2980-7799-452d-8a62-96ccb3264090" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2da2980-7799-452d-8a62-96ccb3264090" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2da2980-7799-452d-8a62-96ccb3264090.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2da2980-7799-452d-8a62-96ccb3264090.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-01" --- # GB-Shrewsbury: COCV 069 - Independent Advocacy Service for looked after children and children on child protection plans & an Independent Visitor Service Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2da2980-7799-452d-8a62-96ccb3264090 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2da2980-7799-452d-8a62-96ccb3264090) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2da2980-7799-452d-8a62-96ccb3264090.json) ## Summary Shropshire Council is inviting tenders for the provision of an Independent Advocacy Service for looked after children and children on child protection plans, as well as an Independent Visitor Service. This procurement is carried out on behalf of itself and Telford & Wrekin Council, with each council holding an individual contract with the successful provider. The contract, falling under the Social work and related services category, will commence on 1st October 2024 for four years, with the possibility of extending for an additional three years. Located in the West Midlands, the tender uses an open procurement method and accepts submissions until 30th August 2024 at noon. This tender represents a significant opportunity for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in social work and related services to expand their business. The successful provider will benefit from a substantial budget allocation per annum, creating opportunities for job creation and service expansion in the child welfare sector. The procurement process also considers the applicability of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, ensuring fair treatment of existing employees. This contract is well-suited for organisations that have expertise in advocacy and support services for children and young people, making it an ideal growth avenue for businesses in the social services sector. ## Notice Shropshire Council is seeking to procure a single Service Provider on behalf of itself and Telford & Wrekin Council for the provision of: 1.Independent Advocacy Service for looked after children and children on child protection plans, and 2. Independent Visitor Service for looked after children Whilst this is a single procurement on behalf of both local authority areas, each Council will hold a contract individually with the successful provider, with a common specification covering both elements above. The Independent Advocacy Service will: *Maintain and support existing advocates and their existing links to children/ young people. *Recruit, train, and support new advocates. *Make appropriate matches between advocates and children/ young people. The Independent Visitor Service will offer an independent visitor service to looked after children. The Independent Visitor will make regular visits to the child and maintain other contact, e.g. telephone, email, as appropriate. The main purpose of the visits and contacts will be to befriend the child and give advice and assistance as appropriate. The contracts will commence on 1st October 2024 and will run for an initial period of 4 years with an option to extend by up to a further 3 x 12-month periods. The maximum available annual budget will be capped for each local authority area for the initial 4 year term as follows: Independent Advocacy Service: Shropshire - PS19,500 Telford & Wrekin - PS24,000 TOTAL PER ANNUM: PS43,500 Independent Visitor Service: Shropshire - PS19,500 Telford & Wrekin - PS27,000 TOTAL PER ANNUM: PS46,500 Applicants should note that it is considered that the Employee 'Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations '2006('TUPE') may apply to this contract. Applicants are advised to seek their own legal advice about the practicality of these regulations Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2e6ff19-b833-4458-b836-29b4b68ca0ed | | 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 | 1 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHREWSBURY | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY2 6ND | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire | | Local authority | Shropshire | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2024 at 13:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2e6ff19-b833-4458-b836-29b4b68ca0ed ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2e6ff19-b833-4458-b836-29b4b68ca0ed 1st August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Shrewsbury:-COCV-069----Independent-Advocacy-Service-for-looked-after-children-and-children-on-child-protection-plans-&-an-Independent-Visitor-Service/C4Q5NS7536 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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