Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Police & Crime Commissioner for South Wales
Police Headquarters, Cowbridge Road
Bridgend
CF31 3SU
UK
Contact person: Huw Pearce
Telephone: +44 7970165890
E-mail: huw.pearce@gwent.police.uk
NUTS: UKL17
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.south-wales.police.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0583
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Child Advocacy Services
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85311300
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Police Crime Commissioner for South Wale Police may soon be seeking a replacement contract to provide Independent Advocacy Services to work with and support the child or young person’s own views or wishes and ensure that they receive the appropriate Services to meet their needs in terms of advocacy, as specified in the 2019 document Welsh Government National Standards and Outcomes Framework for Children and Young People in Wales. See below for further information.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85311300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
UKL18
UKL22
Main site or place of performance:
Within the South Wales Police area
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Police Crime Commissioner for South Wale Police may soon be seeking a replacement contract to provide Child Advocacy Services, within the South Wales Police area, which speaks up for children and young people, empowering them to make sure their rights are respected and their views, wishes and feelings are heard at all times. The Advocates will engage with children and young people identified through missing person episodes and conduct Return Home Interviews (RHIs) with them. This provides the opportunity to listen, support and represent their views in any subsequent or ongoing safeguarding processes.
When a child goes missing they may be exposed to a range of emotional, physical and sexual risks. They may engage in offending behaviour to survive or because they are being exploited by adults. We know that children with multiple missing episodes and those who go missing for prolonged periods are at high risk of child sexual exploitation and/or criminal exploitation and may be trafficked while they are missing. South Wales Police recognises that children should be given the opportunity to talk to about their experience of going missing and that Independent Child Advocates are best placed to provide this service.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/10/2021
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=113543.
(WA Ref:113543)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/08/2021