Published date: 9 November 2016
This notice was replaced on 9 November 2016
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 30 January 2017)
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Social work and related services - 85300000
Location of contract
East Midlands
Value of contract
£270,000 to £405,000
Procurement reference
TD1158 - DN180312
Published date
9 November 2016
Closing date
9 December 2016
Contract start date
1 April 2017
Contract end date
31 March 2019
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Tenders are invited for the supply of services in respect of
flexible and effective Supervised Contact Services for vulnerable children and young people either in the city of Derby, or out of the city of Derby area where legal proceedings are in progress or have ended and young people remain in the care of Derby City Council "Looked After".
Supervised Contact is court ordered resulting from;
• Care Proceedings where the Authority is concerned that a child is at risk of or suffering significant harm (pre-court)
• A Care Order which grants the Authority shared Parental Responsibility for a child with their parents (post-court)
This service is required to meet our statutory obligations to deliver court ordered supervised contact (both pre and post court proceedings) to vulnerable children and young people.
Supervised Contact usually takes place after school hours and during school holidays. It is vital that the Service can respond to fluctuating levels of Service requests especially during weekdays 3pm to 6.30pm, Saturdays and school holidays. Venues to facilitate contact must be neutral, safe and accessible.
Supervised Contact sessions typically last up to two hours and supervisors must have competent observational, recording and reporting skills.
The initial contract period is two years; the contract is estimated to commence 01 April 2017 and expire 31 March 2019. There will be the option to extend the contract by one further year subject to performance, funding and business needs.
Please note we will only accept expressions of interest through our e-tendering system at www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest.
Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 11pm on 8th December 2016. However, it is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response.
The deadline for returns is 10.00am on 9th December 2016.
About the buyer
Contact name
Paul Hallsworth
Address
The Council House
Corporation Street
Derby
DE1 2FS
England
Telephone
01332 640768
Website
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