Independent Children’s Rights and Advocacy Services

A Contract Award Notice
by MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
7 year (est.)
Value
£8M
Sector
DEFENCE
Published
23 Feb 2024
Delivery
To 17 Jan 2031 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

London

Geochart for 2 buyers and 1 suppliers

2 buyers

1 supplier

Description

Advocacy is about representing the views, wishes and needs of children and young people to decision-makers, and helping them to navigate the system. Advocacy services should provide independent and confidential information, advice, representation, support and advocacy for eligible Children and Young people. The purpose of advocacy services in youth custody is to support and promote the voice of Children and Young People, assisting them in resolving issues relating to their welfare, care and treatment. The independence of advocacy providers from those operating youth custody establishments is a key safeguard for children. Providing advocacy services also supports statutory responsibilities and duties placed upon the Authority, including to safeguard Children and Young People in custody, to promote and advance equality and diversity opportunities and protect children's and human rights.

Total Quantity or Scope

Provide Children & Young People's Advocacy Services in Youth Custody: for all Children and Young People held in Secure Training Centres (STCs) and Young Offender Institutions (YOIs) aged 12-19 Children and Young People held in Secure Childrens Homes including the following secure establishments: - Oakhill STC, located in Milton Keynes, - Cookham Wood YOI, located in Kent, - Feltham YOI, located in Middlesex, - HMPYOI Parc Young Persons' Unit, located in Bridgend (South Wales), - Werrington YOI, located in Stoke-on-Trent, - Wetherby YOI, located in West Yorkshire.

Award Detail

1 Barnardo S (Horsforth)
  • Independent Children's Rights and Advocacy
  • Reference: con_23538
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £7,699,999

Award Criteria

Delivery of Core Service 30.0
Children and Human Rights 10.0
Collaborative Working 10.0
Policies and Practices 10.0
Mobilisation, Transition and Transformation 5.0
Performance Management Information 5.0
Social Value 10.0
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery 10.0
Optional Services 10.0
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CPV Codes

  • 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
  • 75231000 - Judicial services
  • 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
  • 75231210 - Imprisonment services
  • 75231230 - Prison services

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Reference

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