--- title: "Targeted Specialist Support Services (for Children and Young People)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049bae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049bae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049bae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049bae.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OLDHAM COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-17" --- # Targeted Specialist Support Services (for Children and Young People) Buyer: OLDHAM COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049bae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049bae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049bae.json) ## Summary Oldham Council is inviting tenders for "Targeted Specialist Support Services (for Children and Young People)" within the social work and related services category. The contract, valued at £2,592,750, is slated to commence on 01 April 2025 and end on 31 March 2028, with potential renewal options extending up to seven years. This open procedure targets services in the UKD37 region. Interested parties must submit their electronic bids by 18 October 2024, with the same date marking the beginning of the award period. The service focuses on providing targeted impartial information and guidance, conducting return interviews for children missing from home or care, and supporting young carers. Additionally, the provider will deliver UKSPF-funded services from April to September 2025. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those focused on child and youth welfare. Companies with experience in working with local councils and managing comprehensive support programmes for young people will find this contract highly suitable. Businesses that can effectively engage with diverse key partners, stakeholders, and direct recipients to raise aspirations and deliver measurable positive outcomes will be well-positioned to compete. The successful provider will benefit not only from the financial aspects of the contract but also from reinforcing their presence and reputation in the public sector social services industry. ## Notice Oldham Council are seeking to commission a service from 01 April 2025 to work with targeted groups of children, young people and their families to encourage them to become empowered to make informed choices, raise aspirations and ensure children and young people fulfil their full potential. The successful provider will work proactively with a range of key partners and stakeholders including young people to deliver a service that achieves positive outcomes for all. There are three elements to this service which are: * Targeted Impartial Information and Guidance * Missing From Home or Care Return Interviews * Young Carers In addition, from April to September 2025 the provider will be expected to deliver UKSPF to meet a separate service specification and funding envelope. Oldham are ideally seeking to work with one overall lead provider. The successful provider will deliver high quality provision and effectively engage with and inspire young people to be ambitious. It is expected the provider will meet all KPI's and outcomes outlined within the specification. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Oldham Council are seeking to commission a service from 01 April 2025 to work with targeted groups of children, young people and their families to encourage them to become empowered to make informed choices, raise aspirations and ensure children and young people fulfil their full potential. The successful provider will work proactively with a range of key partners and stakeholders including young people to deliver a service that achieves positive outcomes for all. There are three elements to this service which are: * Targeted Impartial Information and Guidance * Missing From Home or Care Return Interviews * Young Carers In addition, from April to September 2025 the provider will be expected to deliver UKSPF to meet a separate service specification and funding envelope. Oldham are ideally seeking to work with one overall lead provider. The successful provider will deliver high quality provision and effectively engage with and inspire young people to be ambitious. It is expected the provider will meet all KPI's and outcomes outlined within the specification. Renewal: Option for 2 renewals of up to 2 years each (3+2+2). The full term of 7 years gives the full financial envelope of PS3.1m (inc VAT or PS2.6m exc VAT) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029760-2024 | | 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 | 18 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,592,750 | | Lots value | £2,592,750 | | 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 | OLDHAM COUNCIL | | Locality | OLDHAM | | Post town | Oldham | | Postcode | OL1 1UT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Oldham | | Electoral ward | Coldhurst | | Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton | | Delivery location | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 17 Sep 2024 at 16:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029760-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.oldham.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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