Published date: 5 December 2018

Last edited date: 5 December 2018

This notice was replaced on 9 May 2019

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 9 May 2019)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£416,000

Procurement reference

JB/CYP/LCC/18/676

Published date

5 December 2018

Closing date

11 January 2019

Contract start date

1 April 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Service aims to promote the rights of CYP through the provision of effective and independent children's rights and advocacy services, and in accordance with the National Standards for the Provision of Children's Advocacy Services. The Service will provide independent and confidential support to the CYP. The purpose of the Independent Visitor Service is to manage the recruitment, training and matching of volunteer 'befrienders' for CYP who are looked after (CLA) by Lancashire County Council in line with requirements set out in the relevant legislation and statutory guidance. The Independent Visitor's functions are to visit, advise and befriend the CYP. The way these functions are carried out will vary according to the needs and wishes of the individual CYP.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Jessica Brindle

Address

CCP L2 County Hall
Preston
PR1 8XJ
England

Telephone

01772 536208

Email

Jessica.brindle@Lancashire.gov.uk