---
title: "TC802 - Children's Rights Independent Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a335"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-09-08"
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# TC802 - Children's Rights Independent Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a335

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Manchester City Council seeking tenders for the "TC802 - Children’s Rights Independent Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service" project, which falls under the health and social work services category. This open tender process is currently in the active stage and will provide contracts for up to five years, expected to commence on 1 September 2021. Interested bidders must electronically submit their completed documents, including an online questionnaire, by 11 am on 7 May 2021. Any inquiries or clarifications must also be submitted through the e-business portal known as the Chest, accessible at www.the-chest.org.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly those that specialise in advocacy and support services for children and young people. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to social value and environmental initiatives, as well as high-quality service provision, would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement. The engagement in community regeneration themes enhances the attractiveness of this tender for small and medium enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in socially responsible contracts.

## Notice

Service for the provision of: * An Advocacy Service for Our Manchester Children who are Looked After and Our Manchester Young People who are Care Leavers * An Independent Visitor service for Looked After Children from 8 to 18 years old * Bespoke Advocacy support for Children and Young People on a Child Protection or Child In Need Plan when specifically requested.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Further details are set out in the procurement documents. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Friday 07 May 2021 as referred to in IV.2.2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022246-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £708,330 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £696,646 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORAM VOICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2021 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022246-2021
- 7 Apr 2021 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007108-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Provenance

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