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Provision of an Independent Visitors Service for Children Looked After

LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bromley Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of an Independent Visitors Service for Children Looked After", classified under health and social work services. This contract, valued at £225,000, was initiated under an open procurement method and the award was formally announced on 18 December 2020. The contract period runs from 1 March 2021 to 28 February 2026, targeting the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender process concluded on 29 October 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver supportive services for children and young people in care. Businesses specialising in social work, advocacy, or child welfare services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, contributing positively to the lives of vulnerable children and enhancing their social support systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Independent Visitors Service for Children Looked After

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of an independent visitors service for children looked after. Independent Visitors provide a support and befriending service to children and young people who are in care. This service originated in the 1989 Children Act for children who had little or no contact with their birth family. However, changes to the statutory guidance in the 2008 Act now mean that any young person in care is now eligible for this service if it appears to be in the child's interests to do so.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddb5c841-d0cb-4f84-a585-46ff89272d77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5423410f-9b55-4f9a-8958-fad444b46d84
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£217,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BROMLEY
Postcode
BR1 3UH
Post Town
Bromley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Bromley Town
Westminster Constituency
Bromley and Biggin Hill

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORAM VOICE (FORMERLY VOICE FOR THE CHILD IN CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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