Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc9-343c-706e-b17e-0112c5f6f2e1/hcc-feb-2023-the-provision-of-an-advocacy-and-independent-visitors-service-for closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # HCC Feb 2023 - The Provision of an Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service for Hertfordshire Children and Young People [Hertfordshire County Council - Children's Services](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hertfordshire-county-council-childrens-services) Estimated value Not stated Published 13 Feb 2023 Deadline Closed 16 Mar 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Hertfordshire County Council are out to tender for The Provision of an Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service for Hertfordshire Children and Young People. Hertfordshire Children Looked After (CLA) and Safeguarding Commissioning service (including Hertfordshire Participation Service and Young Commissioners) wish to commission an Advocacy service to empower children in order to make sure their rights are respected, and views are heard. The service is expected to be delivered in line with the National Standards for The Provision of Children's Advocacy. The provider will be expected to deliver advocacy services to Hertfordshire CLA, children subject to Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) Plans, whether residing in or outside of Hertfordshire, and to effectively triage referrals in order to maximise the contract value. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate. Please Note the TUPE Employee Liability Information for this procurement has been provided along with other documentation for this procurement. TUPE related information is personal data and must be protected in accordance with the requirements of Data Protection legislation and must also be kept confidential. Therefore, by accessing this Tender via Supply Hertfordshire and then the View Details button and accessing the documentation for this procurement, Tenderers agree to undertake to treat the information as confidential and commercially sensitive at all times and take all reasonable steps to prevent any inadvertent disclosure to any third party. Additional information: To access this opportunity please visit [supplyhertfordshire.uk](https://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes Read full description ## CPV classification Social work and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c0ef2273-ee70-4e79-9eba-3734ac4a40d0) 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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