The Provision of Advocacy and an Independent Visitor Scheme for Children and Young People
Main contract details
Opportunity Id
DN525363
Title
The Provision of Advocacy and an Independent Visitor Scheme for Children and Young People
Categories
Description
<p><strong>Dorset Council is seeking tenders from suitably experienced and capable service providers for The Provision of Advocacy and an Independent Visitor Scheme for Children and Young People </strong><strong>DN525363</strong></p>
<p><strong>E-tender, Open Tender Procedure </strong><strong>(subject to light touch regime) Article 74 (Health, social and related services)</strong></p>
<p>The longer term vision for children and young people in Dorset has been launched by the Dorset Strategic Alliance for Children and Young People and is detailed in the Children, Young People and Families Plan 2020-2023. The priorities for children and young people in Dorset are identified in this plan:</p>
<ul>
<li>Best Start in Life</li>
<li>Young and Thriving</li>
<li>Good Care Provision</li>
<li>The Best Education for All</li>
<li>Delivering Locally</li>
<li>Best Place to Live</li>
</ul>
<p>There is a statutory duty to provide an independent advocacy service that supports children and young people to have their views and wishes taken into account when key decisions are being made about their lives.</p>
<p>There is a statutory duty to provide an Independent Visitor Service for children in care, if it would be in the child’s best interest to have one. </p>
<p>The specification attached to this tender, details the service aims and service description for both Advocacy and Independent Visitor Scheme and details the principles, performance management, service delivery and annual service plans for this service.</p>
<p>The contract will commence from 1<sup>st</sup> August 2021 and will run for a period of 2 years, with the possibility of a further 12-month extension period.</p>
<p>The Contract Value is £132,825 per annum and Total Contract Value including any potential extension (total of three years) is £398,475.</p>
<p>Please note the reference to TUPE in the Procurement Document – Open Tender Procedure.</p>
<p><strong>E-tender, Open Tender Procedure </strong><strong>(subject to light touch regime) Article 74 (Health, social and related services)</strong></p>
<p>The longer term vision for children and young people in Dorset has been launched by the Dorset Strategic Alliance for Children and Young People and is detailed in the Children, Young People and Families Plan 2020-2023. The priorities for children and young people in Dorset are identified in this plan:</p>
<ul>
<li>Best Start in Life</li>
<li>Young and Thriving</li>
<li>Good Care Provision</li>
<li>The Best Education for All</li>
<li>Delivering Locally</li>
<li>Best Place to Live</li>
</ul>
<p>There is a statutory duty to provide an independent advocacy service that supports children and young people to have their views and wishes taken into account when key decisions are being made about their lives.</p>
<p>There is a statutory duty to provide an Independent Visitor Service for children in care, if it would be in the child’s best interest to have one. </p>
<p>The specification attached to this tender, details the service aims and service description for both Advocacy and Independent Visitor Scheme and details the principles, performance management, service delivery and annual service plans for this service.</p>
<p>The contract will commence from 1<sup>st</sup> August 2021 and will run for a period of 2 years, with the possibility of a further 12-month extension period.</p>
<p>The Contract Value is £132,825 per annum and Total Contract Value including any potential extension (total of three years) is £398,475.</p>
<p>Please note the reference to TUPE in the Procurement Document – Open Tender Procedure.</p>
Region(s) of supply
Dorset
Estimated value
N/A
Keywords
Advocacy, independent visitor, children's services, children , young people
Key dates
Estimated contract dates
Start date
01/08/2021
End date
31/07/2023
Expression of interest window
From 11/02/2021 12:00 to 15/03/2021 12:00
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Contact details
Buyer
Dorset Council
Contact
Charlotte Chesters
Telephone
01305 221649
Address
Dorset Council
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1UZ
United Kingdom
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1UZ
United Kingdom
