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title: "Independent Visitor Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e4ed8d5f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Independent Visitor Service

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4ed8d5f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a qualified provider for an Independent Visitor Service aimed at supporting children in care. The procurement process is at the 'Award' stage, with the contract valued at £40,000. The service falls under the health and social work services classification, with additional classifications including welfare services for children and young people. The contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2016 and conclude on 30th September 2017. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the opportunity was officially published on 13th July 2016.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs), to engage with local government initiatives. Companies specialising in health and social care services, particularly those focused on child welfare and community support, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Establishing a relationship with the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council could lead to further work in the realm of social services and community support programs.

## Notice

BMBC are seeking suitably qualified provider to deliver an Independent Visitor service to our Children in Care population. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: See YORTender for more information and tender documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48c4f03c-b3f4-4583-a6f8-6d202c505060 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 9GG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOME-START SOUTH YORKSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2019 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48c4f03c-b3f4-4583-a6f8-6d202c505060
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c946d178-be76-4cc3-bb79-834ea00d14f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48c4f03c-b3f4-4583-a6f8-6d202c505060
  3rd September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c946d178-be76-4cc3-bb79-834ea00d14f0
  13th July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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