--- title: "Slough Children First (SCF) Advocacy Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049b5d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049b5d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049b5d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049b5d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SLOUGH CHILDREN FIRST" published: "2024-09-17" --- # Slough Children First (SCF) Advocacy Services Buyer: SLOUGH CHILDREN FIRST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049b5d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049b5d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049b5d.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Slough Children First centres around the provision of Advocacy Services for children and young people. The tender, titled "Slough Children First (SCF) Advocacy Services," falls within the Health and Social Work Services industry category. This tender process is at the 'Tender' stage and employs an open procedure method. It aims to obtain services within the UKJ1 region, specifically in Slough. Key dates to keep in mind include the tender opening on 15 October 2024, with the award period starting immediately afterwards. The contract duration is anticipated to be 1080 days, and the estimated contract value is £185,000 GBP. Businesses can submit their proposals electronically and in written form via the specified In-Tend portal by the deadline of 15 October 2024 at 14:00 BST. This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those experienced in child advocacy and support services. The service requirement includes providing an independent channel for children to express their views on health and social care, supporting children in care and on various child protection plans, and offering Independent Visitor Support. Businesses adept at handling comprehensive service development alongside working in partnership with regional authorities like Slough Children First will find this opportunity particularly aligning with their competencies. Additionally, companies with capabilities in providing accessible children’s rights services and influencing service delivery design and implementation will be well-suited to compete and potentially enhance their market presence through this contract. ## Notice Slough Children First aims to approach the market for the supply of services in respect of this requirement. The Advocacy Service will also offer an independent channel for Children and Young People to communicate their views on the health and social care system and to influence the design and delivery of services.The service will include Advocacy for Care for Children, Children on a Child Protection Plans, Children in Need Plans between the ages of 5 - 18 years and Independent Visitor Support for Care for Children between the ages of 8 - 18 years. The Service Provider will work in partnership with Slough Children First to ensure that children and young people have accessible information about the Children's Rights service, Advocacy; Independent Visitors Scheme and Slough Children Services Complaints Procedure and Return Home Interviews. The Service Provider will work in partnership with Slough Children First and contribute to service development to promote the rights, interests and ### Lot Information Lot 1 Slough Children First aims to approach the market for the supply of services in respect of this requirement. The Advocacy Service will also offer an independent channel for Children and Young People to communicate their views on the health and social care system and to influence the design and delivery of services.The service will include Advocacy for Care for Children, Children on a Child Protection Plans, Children in Need Plans between the ages of 5 - 18 years and Independent Visitor Support for Care for Children between the ages of 8 - 18 years. The Service Provider will work in partnership with Slough Children First to ensure that children and young people have accessible information about the Children's Rights service, Advocacy; Independent Visitors Scheme and Slough Children Services Complaints Procedure and Return Home Interviews. The Service Provider will work in partnership with Slough Children First and contribute to service development to promote the rights, interests and responsibilities of children and young people. Renewal: 2 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029635-2024 | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 1st April 2030 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £185,000 | | 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 | SLOUGH CHILDREN FIRST | | Locality | SLOUGH | | Post town | Slough | | Postcode | SL1 2EL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East | | Local authority | Slough | | Electoral ward | Herschel Park | | Westminster constituency | Slough | | Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 17 Sep 2024 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029635-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.slough.gov.uk - http://www.sloughchildrenfirst.co.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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