--- title: "An Independent Children's Advice and Representation Service (Advocacy) to children looked after, Care Leavers, Children in Need and Child Protection And Independent Visitor Service for Looked after Children and Care Leavers (CSC23091)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f1af0c4e-3a43-4390-a438-c008eee33a89" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1af0c4e-3a43-4390-a438-c008eee33a89" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1af0c4e-3a43-4390-a438-c008eee33a89.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1af0c4e-3a43-4390-a438-c008eee33a89.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-05" --- # An Independent Children's Advice and Representation Service (Advocacy) to children looked after, Care Leavers, Children in Need and Child Protection And Independent Visitor Service for Looked after Children and Care Leavers (CSC23091) Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1af0c4e-3a43-4390-a438-c008eee33a89 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1af0c4e-3a43-4390-a438-c008eee33a89) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1af0c4e-3a43-4390-a438-c008eee33a89.json) ## Summary Worcestershire County Council is currently in the tender stage for the provision of an Independent Children's Advice and Representation Service, as well as an Independent Visitor Service for children looked after and care leavers. The contract, identified by IT-336-4230-WCC 00004230, is classified under the social work and related services industry category. The services will be delivered throughout Worcestershire and potentially other regions. Key dates include a tender period ending on 27th September 2024 and a contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, and the opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in advocacy and welfare services to grow their business by partnering with Worcestershire County Council. Companies with expertise in child and young people's welfare support, particularly those who can provide advocate services and independent visitor schemes, will find this tender well-suited. The contract offers a chance to support vulnerable children and young people, thereby fostering positive community engagement and social impact. Ideal bidders would have a proven track record in delivering similar projects, coupled with the capacity to manage and maintain such support services effectively. ## Notice Worcestershire County Council is tendering for an Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service for eligible children and young people. Local Authorities have a duty to make arrangements for advocacy support for children and young people in receipt of social care services who want to express their views or make a complaint. The service will be accessible for all children open to WCC Children's Services, who have a Child in Need Plan, Child Protection Plan, a Looked after Care Plan or Care Leavers with a Pathway Plan. Independent Visitors are volunteers who befriend and spend time with a child or young person within Local Authority care. The service is for the provision of an Independent Visitor scheme for children and young people who are Looked After by WCC Children's Services or a Care Leaver. The child or young person may be in a placement within Worcestershire or in another Local Authority area. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0fd6a91-8898-49ef-9d15-05603409f33c | | 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 | 5 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 5 Aug 2024 at 10:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0fd6a91-8898-49ef-9d15-05603409f33c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0fd6a91-8898-49ef-9d15-05603409f33c 5th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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