Published date: 23 February 2024

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 3 October 2023, 1pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Judicial services - 75231000

  • Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals - 75231200

  • Imprisonment services - 75231210

    • Prison services - 75231230

    • Welfare services for children and young people - 85311300

Location of contract

North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales

Value of contract

£7,699,999

Procurement reference

tender_319234/1316048

Published date

23 February 2024

Closing date

3 October 2023

Closing time

1pm

Contract start date

19 February 2024

Contract end date

30 June 2031

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Advocacy is about representing the views, wishes and needs of children and young people to decision-makers, and helping them to navigate the system. Advocacy services should provide independent and confidential information, advice, representation, support and advocacy for eligible Children and Young people.
The purpose of advocacy services in youth custody is to support and promote the voice of Children and Young People, assisting them in resolving issues relating to their welfare, care and treatment. The independence of advocacy providers from those operating youth custody establishments is a key safeguard for children.
Providing advocacy services also supports statutory responsibilities and duties placed upon the Authority, including to safeguard Children and Young People in custody, to promote and advance equality and diversity opportunities and protect children's and human rights.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Independent Children's Rights and Advocacy Services - prj_9392

  • Opportunity
  • Published 15 August 2023

Attachments

Award information

Awarded date

19 February 2024

Contract start date

19 February 2024

Contract end date

30 June 2031

Total value of contract

£7,699,999

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Barnardo's

Address

Rockford House, Low lane, Horsforth, LS18 5QW

Reference

Companies House number: 00061625

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

Yes

About the buyer

Address

102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
England

Email

advocacyservicesretender@justice.gov.uk