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title: "Children's Independent Advocacy Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04886b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WAKEFIELD COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-26"
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# Children's Independent Advocacy Service

Buyer: WAKEFIELD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04886b

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## Summary

Wakefield Council is seeking a provider for the "Children's Independent Advocacy Service", classified under CPV code 85311300 and falling within the industry category of welfare services for children and young people. The procurement for this statutory service, necessary to support children and young people with social care needs and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), has now reached the award stage. The contract, worth £1,115,000, was awarded to VoiceAbility Advocacy on 26th November 2024 and will be delivered in the Wakefield region (UKE45). The procurement followed an open procedure, indicating transparency and competition, with the tender being active since August 2024 and closing for submissions by 9th September 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in services for children and young people, particularly those with experience in advocacy and social services. The three-year contract, starting on 1st April 2025 with a potential two-year extension, ensures a steady and substantial income with periodic adjustments in line with the UK Consumer Price Index. This project is well-suited for organisations capable of delivering independent advocacy and handling potentially increasing demand, providing an ideal platform for companies looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector service market.

## Notice

The Local Authority has a statutory duty to provide those children and young people supported by Children's social care and with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities with an independent Advocate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038116-2024 |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,115,000 |
| Lots value | £1,115,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,115,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WAKEFIELD COUNCIL |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 2EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE45 Wakefield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOICEABILITY ADVOCACY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2024 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038116-2024
- 7 Aug 2024 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024830-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.wakefield.gov.uk
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER

## Provenance

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