Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c08-e369-73f7-93ae-403cc6897b4b/participation-of-young-people awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Participation of Young People [Dorset County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dorset-county-council) Estimated value £209,000 to £220,000 Published 12 Sept 2017 Deadline Closed 30 Jan 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Dorset County Council has a statutory duty to ensure there is an effective Children in Care Council that represents the views and wishes of all children in care. It is also responsible for ensuring their recommendations and suggestions are taken seriously and there is a direct link to the Corporate Parenting Board. Dorset County Council believe that it works better if the Children in Care Council is provided by an external organisation. Dorset County Council aim to develop further and strengthen the way in which children participate in the design and delivery of services. They want to build on the good work already established through the children in care council, young inspectors, young researchers, Dorset Youth Council Enables (DYCE) and UK Youth Parliament with a particular emphasis on capturing the views and wishes of our most vulnerable children. Dorset County Council want these views and wishes to influence service design and delivery. They also want to continue to develop the work that has already been achieved through Total Respect Training, the young people's recruitment panel and the continued involvement of young people in the selection of foster carers. The vision of the Children's Trust Board is to improve the lives of all children and young people and narrow the gap so that the experience of the majority is the experience of all. The plan contains an overall ambition to 'continue to develop a culture of active participation with children, young people, families and communities in shaping the services that are important to them' and a key aim of 'Making Voices Count'. The Participation service will seek to contribute to the aims above by ensuring that: • Children in Care are involved in influencing the services they receive from Dorset County Council and other statutory partners and influence policy issues. • Young people are actively engaged with local and national politics and influence change. • Services that impact young people are evaluated by young people to ensure they are meeting their needs. • Evidence the voice of children is being heard in all activity and involvement with social care. • Evidence of young people participating in service decisions and activity. The contract will cover the period 1st May 2017 to 31st March 2019, with the possibility of two further 12 month extensions. Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0c497c99-d0b2-4e06-b76e-34e33b544fa2) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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