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title: "Independent Visitor and Advocacy Service - market consultation event"
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# Independent Visitor and Advocacy Service - market consultation event

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef06d41a-5f6c-4d5e-a53f-d870b62c5004

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## Summary

Southampton City Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Independent Visitor and Advocacy Service - market consultation event". This engagement is aimed at providers within the guidance and counselling services sector, specifically for children looked after. The market consultation event is scheduled for Monday, 16th July 2018, from 11:30 to 14:30, and will take place at Church View, 28-29 St Mary Street, Southampton, SO14 1AT. Interested participants are required to confirm their attendance by 6th July 2018.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in guidance and counselling services for children. By attending the market consultation, businesses can contribute to shaping the procurement process and increase their chances of successfully bidding for the provision of Independent Visitor and Advocacy Services in Southampton. This engagement allows businesses to showcase their expertise and understand the specific needs outlined by the council for the benefit of children in care.

## Notice

Southampton City Council is undertaking a market consultation exercise with providers of Independent Visitor and Advocacy Services for Children Looked After and wish to invite interested stakeholders to an engagement event to help scope service specifications and our approach to the procurement for Southampton. We would welcome your attendance. The event will be taking place on Monday 16th July 2018 from 11.30-14.30, at the following address: Church View, 28-29 St Mary Street, Southampton SO14 1AT We want to hear your ideas on how we can best meet these needs, what will help us towards successful commissioning of suitable services and how we can help improve Independent Visitor and Advocacy Services for Children Looked After in Southampton. If you are interested in attending this event please confirm via the Curtis Fitch portal by Friday 6th July 2018. Once you have registered we will confirm your place and provide you with further information about the event. You can register on the Curtis Fitch portal at: https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com/index.cfm

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee720b6-f046-44ca-b6cd-a78582d869e1 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jul 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2018 at 10:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee720b6-f046-44ca-b6cd-a78582d869e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee720b6-f046-44ca-b6cd-a78582d869e1
  21st June 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com/index.cfm

## Provenance

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