---
title: "Advocacy service for mothers of children who are in or on the edge of care."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03061f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-12-30"
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# Advocacy service for mothers of children who are in or on the edge of care.

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03061f

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## Summary

The Medway Council is currently conducting a public procurement tender for an "Advocacy service for mothers of children who are in or on the edge of care." This service, classified under the Health and Social Work Services category, is aimed at mitigating the negative impact of child removals on families and supporting mothers experiencing trauma. The tender period is set to close on 26 January 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2022 and run until 31 March 2024, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The total value of the contract is £220,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy and social care services, particularly those with experience in supporting families and children at risk. Companies offering trauma-informed care practices and partnership capabilities within community settings would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract may not only help businesses expand their service offerings but also contribute to community wellbeing and support vulnerable families in Medway.

## Notice

The overarching aim is to reduce the number of children coming into care particularly from mothers with more than one child in or on the edge of care. The advocacy service seeks to reduce the negative impact on families and communities within Medway and to support families who are experiencing trauma as a result of removal of children into local authority care. The service will work in partnership to deliver a needs-led, high quality Advocacy services to meet the needs of birth mothers whose children are on the edge or in care (Repeat Removals) service. The service will be free at the point of access.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The overarching aim is to reduce the number of children coming into care particularly from mothers with more than one child in or on the edge of care. The advocacy service seeks to reduce the negative impact on families and communities within Medway and to support families who are experiencing trauma as a result of removal of children into local authority care. The service will work in partnership to deliver a needs-led, high quality Advocacy services to meet the needs of birth mothers whose children are on the edge or in care (Repeat Removals) service. The service will be free at the point of access.

Renewal: available 1 year extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032424-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MEDWAY |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ41 Medway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2021 at 00:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032424-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.medway.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=69678af9-0069-ec11-8110-005056b64545

## Provenance

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