Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Norfolk County Council
County Hall, Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR1 2DH
Contact
Hannah Robinson
hannah.robinson3@norfolk.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services in Norfolk for Looked after Children, Care Leavers and Children and Young People on a Child Protection Plan
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Norfolk County Council is seeking experienced providers for two services for Looked after Children (LAC), and Children and Young People on a Child Protection Plan. The services will be tendered as two ‘Lots’.Lot 1: Independent AdvocacyLot 2: Independent Visitors (IV
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Advocacy
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH17 - Breckland and South Norfolk
- UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Independent Advocacy provides LAC, Care Leavers and Children and Young People on a Child Protection Plan with an Advocate who helps to ensure their voice is heard when decisions are being made about them. An Advocate supports Children and Young People to resolve issues, empowers them to engage and speak out for themselves and helps them to understand their rights and available services.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Visitors
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH17 - Breckland and South Norfolk
- UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Independent Visitors (IV) is a befriending service for LAC. IVs are volunteers who act as a consistent adult for children and young people during uncertain and turbulent times. They engage LAC in positive activities and act as an additional support for the child or young person, separate from professionals.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
10 October 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
We will commission these services under one tender process, providers will likely be able to bid for one or both lots. We are interested in hearing from providers who think they could deliver one or both lots. These two services are part of Norfolk County Council’s statutory duty to LAC, Care Leavers and Children and Young People on a Child Protection Plan. Children and Young People can self-refer for these services and are also referred by professionals such as their Social Worker, Independent Reviewing Officer, or their carer. Services will be co-produced with Children and Young People and other stakeholders. The budget is approximately £392,000 per annum, this is a total amount for both lots. Please note that this is a provisional amount which is subject to change. A final financial envelope will be detailed in the service specification. This is an exciting opportunity to be person-centred in supporting and empowering Children and Young People to be at the heart of decisions being made about them, and to bring about positive change in their lives. The contracts will commence on 1st April 2023. Prior to the publication of a contract notice, we wish to engage with the market the week commencing 27th June 2022 and on an ongoing basis following that. We would like to invite feedback and gauge interest from potential providers. To arrange a Teams meeting, please contact Hannah Robinson, Commissioning and Service Development Manager: hannah.robinson3@norfolk.gov.uk