LPS CARE - Lancashire Children's Right, Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service - LCC40341

Negotiation Number *	LCC40341
Contract Reference *	JW\CYP\LCC\1480
Contract Title *	Lancashire Children's Right, Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service
Tender Process Closing Date *	11am on 22/11/2024
Expressions of Interest invited before: (if applicable)	N/A
Further Information/Documentation to be requested from (web location) *	Oracle Fusion Supplier Portal
Contract Start Date *	02/06/2025
Contract End Date *	01/06/2030
Is this notice linked to another notice? *	No
Is this a sub-contract? * (Please select)	No
Annual Contract Value *	213,740
Total Contract Value *	1,068,700
Is this suitable for SME (Small and Medium Enterprises)? *	Yes
Is this suitable for VCSE (Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise)? *	Yes
Please specify the Contract Type to be used *	Services
What Procedure Type will be used for this Procurement? *	Open Procedure (Above Threshold)
Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance *	Other (Please specify in the 'Other Information' field below)
CPV Code(s) *	85000000
NUTS Code(s)	UKD45
Description *	The Authority is seeking to commission a Lancashire Children's Rights, Advocacy, and Independent Visitors Service. The purpose of the Service is to provide support to Children and Young People (CYP) who meet the criteria for the Service, through the following elements: I. Advocacy II. Independent Visitors The Service aims to ensure that vulnerable Children and Young People have the opportunity to influence decisions, policies and practices that affect their lives. The purpose of the Service is to provide independent advocacy support to eligible Children and Young People and to manage and sustain a pool of volunteer Independent Visitors for Children Looked After (CLA), to fulfil the requirements set out in legislation and the accompanying regulations and guidance.
Contact Name *	Jessica Belle Whitcombe
Contact Email Address *	caphprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Address *	County Hall
Contact Town/City *	Preston
Contact Postcode *	PR1 0LD
Contact Telephone Number *	+44 1772 530971
Awarding Authority *	Lancashire County Council
Tender Documents are available until: *	11am on 22/11/2024
Other information:  (Please add any additional information):	The initial Contract period will be 3 years, after such time the Authority may extend the Contract by any number of defined periods, provided that the total duration does not exceed 5 years.