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title: "Independent Advocacy Services for Children and Young People"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000637151"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INVERCLYDE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-08-04"
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# Independent Advocacy Services for Children and Young People

Buyer: INVERCLYDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000637151

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## Summary

Inverclyde Council is procuring Independent Advocacy Services for Children and Young People, targeting assistance for children aged 4 years and over, including those in care and care leavers up to 26. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with an active contract valued at £235,875, signed on 3rd March 2021. The council is located in Greenock, UK, and the tender originally opened on 14th January 2021, with services set to be delivered from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023, potentially extendable by another year.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses focused on social services, particularly those specialised in advocacy and support for young individuals. Companies with experience in child welfare, strong communication skills, and a proven track record in delivering similar services would be well-suited to compete. Successful bidders must adhere to strict financial and technical criteria, including relevant qualifications and insurance requirements, ensuring that they possess the capacity and expertise to meet the council's standards.

## Notice

Inverclyde Council has a statutory responsibility, to provide access to independent advocacy services for children and young people aged 4 years and over, who are also 'looked after and accommodated' and care leavers up to the age of 26 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Inverclyde Council has a statutory responsibility, to provide access to independent advocacy for children and young people aged 4 years and over, who are also 'looked after and accommodated' and care leavers up to the age of 26 years.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months until 31st March 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423454 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 4 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £235,875 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INVERCLYDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GREENOCK |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA15 1LX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde North |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDO'S |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423454
- 10 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401879

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401879
  Independent Advocacy Services for Children and Young People - Inverclyde Council has a statutory responsibility, to provide access to independent advocacy services for children and young people aged 4 years and over, who are also 'looked after and accommodated' and care leavers up to the age of 26 years.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423454
  Independent Advocacy Services for Children and Young People - Inverclyde Council has a statutory responsibility, to provide access to independent advocacy services for children and young people aged 4 years and over, who are also 'looked after and accommodated' and care leavers up to the age of 26 years.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://riverclydehomes.org.uk
- http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000637151

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