Award

Independent Visitors

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 12:37

Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 15:30

Planning

20 Oct 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed the tender process for the contract titled "Independent Visitors", under the industry category of health and social work services. The process included planning, tender, and award stages with completion dates ranging from October 2025 for planning to April 2026 for the contract award. The location for delivery is North Yorkshire, and the contract period runs from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028, with possible extensions until 2031. The procurement was conducted using an open competition method, classified as below threshold, and reserved for entities within North Yorkshire. Interested parties were engaged in preliminary market discussions with a focus on safeguarding and collaboration criteria. The procurement process falls under the UK legal framework "UKPGA 2023/54".

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in social services. With a gross value of £100,000, it offers scope for businesses to enhance service delivery and community engagement within North Yorkshire. The focus on quality criteria such as safeguarding and social value creates opportunities for businesses to leverage their expertise in these areas. Businesses that can demonstrate a solid understanding of the requirements and are able to propose innovative solutions for the independent visitor service will be suitably placed to benefit from this contract, thereby fostering growth in their operations and contributing to the community's welfare. The renewal options until 2031 further amplify the potential for sustainable partnerships and long-term growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Independent Visitors

Notice Description

North Yorkshire Council (the Council) has a requirement for a contract for Independent Visitors. It is a statutory requirement for Local Authorities to provide Independent Visitors (IVs) to looked after children who may benefit from the service. Independent Visitors are volunteers who are matched with one child that they will visit once a month with a minimum commitment of 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: OTE 1 - 01/05/2028 - 30/04/2030 OTE 2 - 01/05/2030 - 30/04/2031

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99239&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d026
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033769-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£83,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire, TLE22 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH YORKSHIRE YOUTH LIMITE

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