Published date: 14 May 2019

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.


Closing: 7 June 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£475,000

Procurement reference

CHEAST001-DN355769-73147324

Published date

14 May 2019

Closing date

7 June 2019

Contract start date

1 September 2019

Contract end date

31 August 2024

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

This contract is for the provision of an Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service. The provider will be expected to provide and maintain CEC Advocacy Service in accordance with relevant statutory provisions and this specification, providing advocates who come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures with an ability to communicate with, and advocate for children and young people. The provider will provide advocates for young people either wishing to make a representation about the service they have received; seeking an early resolution of any area of concern they may have and making a formal complaint where necessary. The service will also support young people to express their views at meetings, such as Review Meetings. The supplier will also provide and maintain the Independent Visitor Service in accordance with relevant statutory provisions and this Specification. The service will provide volunteer Independent Visitors who come from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and ages with an ability to communicate with children and young people. Submissions should be recieved electronically before the deadline via www.the-chest.org.uk

About the buyer

Contact name

Alex Jones

Address

Westfields
Middlewich Road
Sandbach
CW11 1HZ
England

Telephone

+44 1270686440

Email

alex.jones@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Website

http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/