Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c46-7fc6-70df-a349-53023f0eade9/17-082-independent-persons-service-for-independent-complaints

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# 17-082: Independent Persons Service for Independent Complaints

[Rotherham MBC](https://tendernation.io/buyers/rotherham-mbc)

Estimated value

£60,000 to £150,000

Published

3 Oct 2018

Deadline

Closed

2 Nov 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.

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## About this tender

The scope of this contract is for the provision of an Independent Persons Service for those complaints which are subject to consideration in line with the Local Authority's statutory duties under The Children Act 1989 Representations Procedure (England) Regulations 2006.

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: [yortender.co.uk](https://www.yortender.co.uk) Please refer to YorTender reference DN362855. Our tender reference 17-082 refers.

Additional information can be obtained from the above mentioned address.

### Deadline for receipt of tender queries 17/10/2018

Deadline for responses to tender queries 23/10/2018

### Tender return date 02/11/2018

All correspondence in relation to this tender will be carried out through YORtender.

It is the Tenderers responsibility to ensure that an appropriate person is selected as the main point of contact and their contact details are kept accurate and up to date. Failure to do so could result in a communication failure and subsequent elimination from the tender process. The Council accepts no liability or responsibility in such instances and tender timescales will not be extended.

Technical Issues - If you experience technical issues surrounding the use of the YORtender system you should log a call with the system provider (ensuring you leave a contact phone number) at [proactis.kayako.com](http://proactis.kayako.com/procontractv3/Cor/Default/Index).

Alternative you can contact the helpdesk at; email: ; phone: 0330 005 0352. (Important note: the phone option must only be used in critical / time sensitive situations requiring resolution within 60 minutes).

In such circumstances, it is also advisable to contact the Council's primary contact to inform them of the situation.

Additional information: The contract will be for 3 years with an option to extend by up to a further 3 years in any combination of extension periods e.g. a further three years in one extension, two years and then a further years extension etc. This will be dependent on the offers available at contract reviews.

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## CPV classification

Other community, social and personal services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c654e1ed-7bfb-4c91-b452-0d4861ea6474)

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