---
title: "Advocacy Provision & Return to Care Interviews for Childre Missing from Home or Care"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03130b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-20"
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# Advocacy Provision & Return to Care Interviews for Childre Missing from Home or Care

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03130b

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Advocacy Provision & Return to Care Interviews for Children Missing from Home or Care." This procurement falls within the social work and related services industry category and took place in Bradford, United Kingdom. The tender was initiated under an open procedure method, with a total contract value of £1,202,588. Key dates include the date signed on 14th July 2022, indicating the award of the contract, and the previous tender submission deadline which was set for 7th March 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and educational services, particularly those able to deliver advocacy and support services for children. Companies with experience in independent advocacy, return-to-care interviews, and visitor services would be especially well-positioned to compete. The active status of the awarded contract to The Children's Society also highlights ongoing collaboration opportunities within this sector, making it an attractive area for growth for SMEs and organisations focused on child welfare services.

## Notice

The provision of three statutory services which are split into lots as follows: Lot 1: Independent Advocacy for Looked After Children Lot 2: Return to Care Interviews for Looked After Children who have been absent or missing Lot 3: Independent Visitor Services

### Lot Information

Advocacy Provision & Return to Care Interviews for Childre Missing from Home or Care

The provision of three statutory services which are split into lots as follows: Lot 1: Independent Advocacy for Looked After Children Lot 2: Return to Care Interviews for Looked After Children who have been absent or missing Lot 3: Independent Visitor Services

Renewal: 2 periods of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019709-2022 |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,207,950 |
| Lots value | £351,403 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,202,588 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE41 Bradford |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CHILDRENS SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2022 at 07:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019709-2022
- 3 Feb 2022 at 17:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003184-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=43253&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103277
- https://www.bradford.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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