Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c40-d581-702f-99ea-567544425c75/an-independent-advocacy-service-for-parents-or-carers-in-need-of-additional-supp closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # An Independent Advocacy Service for Parents or Carers in need of additional support [Worcestershire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/worcestershire-county-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 14 Jun 2019 Deadline Closed 18 Jul 2019 ## 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 Worcestershire County Council is seeking to commission an independent advocacy service for parents or carers in need of additional support where there is no appropriate individual to support and represent the parent or carer. The service will be provided for parents or carers, residing in Worcestershire, who have; o a child under the age of 18 years who is assessed as a Child in Need within the meaning of the Children Act 1989, including a child in need of protection or a looked after child. For parents or carers who have; o substantial difficulty or severe impairment in the ability to communicate views, wishes and feelings with others and have a difficulty in understanding, retaining, weighing and processing information The Council wish to procure a single service provider. The contract will be for 3 years, for the period 1st January 2020 until 31st December 2022 with the option of a one year extension. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click `Express Interest`. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click `Opt in` which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the `Submit your Return` button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via `Correspondence` through this portal. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Guidance and counselling services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8cb23c1a-8f54-4b13-9eef-169004ad456e) 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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