Published date: 12 August 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: 12 September 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Welfare services for children and young people - 85311300

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

LEWISHAM001-DN428630-00791327

Published date

12 August 2019

Closing date

12 September 2019

Contract start date

1 January 2020

Contract end date

31 December 2023

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

The London Borough of Lewisham is seeking to commission an Advocacy Service to provide time-limited support, information and representation from independent advocates. This will support children and young people when decisions are made about their lives, or when they wish to raise a concern about a service they have received from the Council. The Advocacy Service will meet all of the statutory requirements placed on the Council in relation to the provision of independent advocacy for Looked After Children and children Leaving Care. The service will work mainly with Looked After Children, but also children that are eligible for a Leaving Care service and those who are subject to Child Protection Plans.


About the buyer

Contact name

Emily Newell

Address

3rd Floor Laurence House
1 Catford Road
Catford
SE6 4RU
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 2083149254

Email

emily.newell@lewisham.gov.uk

Website

http://www.lewisham.gov.uk