Scope
Reference
TCS6224
Description
Previously, Torbay's Independent Advocacy Services for Children and Young People (the including Independent Visiting Service) has been delivered as part of Torbay's 0-19 Integrated Service. Following a review of these services Torbay are now seeking to procure an externally commissioned Provider to deliver high quality independent Advocacy Services for Children and Young People.
The service will have three distinct areas of delivery:
• Advocacy for children and young people on a Child Protection Plan or who are Cared for aged 8 - 18 years or Care Experienced young people up to the age of 25 years. To represent and support them to participate in key meetings and decisions that affect their lives and ensure services and interventions remain child centred.
• Advocacy for young people aged 16 or 17 who present to the Council as homeless (Youth Homeless Advocacy).
• An Independent Visitor Service for children and young people under 18 years old, which will provide volunteers to act as positive role models to visit, befriend, advise and guide the young person they are matched to work with.
Total value (estimated)
- £389,037 excluding VAT
- £466,844 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
This contract may be extended by up to a further 12 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKK42 - Torbay
Participation
Conditions of participation
Questions relating to conditions of participation can be found in the tender pack within Part 4 Procurement Specific Questionnaire, specifically under Part 3 of that document. The following are being used as the conditions of participation for this tender:
Financial Capacity - evidence of economic and financial standing.
Insurances - confirmation of ability to obtain the relevant levels of insurance required if awarded the contract prior to the start date.
Legal Capacity - compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation, including details of technical facilities and measures.
Technical Ability - relevant experience and contract examples.
Sub-contractor Management - where applicable.
Organisational Standards - confirmation of organisational qualifications or standards.
Tackling Modern Slavery in Supply Chains - where applicable.
Plans, Policies & Accreditations - confirmation that bidding organisations hold the relevant policies, plans and accreditations.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 September 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
29 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
In order to provide unrestricted, full, direct and free of charge access to the Tender Documents the Authority is providing the Documents in PDF format in the Opportunities Area of the ProContract e-Tendering portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk In order to access amendable versions of the Documents and to submit a response Applicants must be registered as Suppliers on ProContract. Applicants should then express an interest in the opportunity and download the Word and Excel format Documents for completion and submission.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Method Statements and Technical Question | There are 4 method statements in total making up 65.00% of the maximum available marks. These method statements are designed to test the applicant's ability to deliver the requirements of the... |
Quality | 70.00% |
| Price | The price will be evaluated against the Applicant's submitted total cost of the full term of the contract, including the possible 12-month extension. |
Price | 20.00% |
| Social Value | There are two criteria for social value: Qualitative criteria is designed to test the applicant's ability to demonstrate how they would deliver against their chosen social value commitments. The sub-... |
Quality | 10.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
In order to provide unrestricted, full, direct and free of charge access to the Tender Documents the Authority is providing the Documents in PDF format in the Opportunities Area of the ProContract e-Tendering portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk In order to access amendable versions of the Documents and to submit a response Applicants must be registered as Suppliers on ProContract. Applicants should then express an interest in the opportunity and download the Word and Excel format Documents for completion and submission.
Contracting authority
Torbay Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXLG-3144-TYMJ
Town Hall
Torquay
TQ1 3DR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Chloe Farquhar
Email: commercial.services@torbay.gov.uk
Website: http://www.torbay.gov.uk/
Region: UKK42 - Torbay
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government