Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c24-8f60-7038-9f7c-347bb5abad20/independent-advocacy-service-for-children-and-young-people closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Independent Advocacy Service for Children and Young People [Cumbria County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cumbria-county-council) Often single bidder Estimated value £266,310 Published 10 Sept 2018 Deadline Closed 16 Oct 2018 ## 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 Cumbria County Council are procuring an Independent Advocacy Service for Children and Young People. This contract also requires the successful provider to carry out Regulation 44 Visits to Children's Homes and provide reports. Advocacy; Cumbria County Council has the responsibility as a corporate parent to provide a high quality Children and Young People's Advocacy Service, that is independent of the Council and available to children looked after, care leavers, children in need, children subject to a child protection plan and privately fostered children. The aim of this service is to meet this responsibility for children and young people from Cumbria, in accordance with the National Standards and the requirements within this specification. Children Homes Regulation 44 Visits; Cumbria County Council has the responsibility to ensure that its children's homes provide high quality care and accommodation to children looked after. Children's residential homes are subject to Ofsted requirements, Quality Care Standards and Statutory Regulations. The aim of this service is for the provider to undertake Regulation 44 Visits to each of the Council's Children's Homes on behalf of the Council, in line with statutory requirements and guidance. For further information please see the service specification. Please register on The Chest ([the-chest.org.uk](https://www.the-chest.org.uk)) to access all procurement documents. All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date which is 16th October 2018 at 11am. Read full description ## CPV classification Social work and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6483eb5f-6ecd-4d8e-a619-ebdff25f7669) 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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