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Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service Re-Tender for London Borough of Barnet

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET

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15 Apr 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barnet is undergoing a procurement process for services relating to advocacy and independent visitor provisions for children in care and other related cases. The process, initiated on 15th April 2026, is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions by 13th May 2026 at 17:00 BST. The opportunity is divided into two lots: Lot 1 focuses on advocacy services, and Lot 2 on independent visitor services, both aimed at promoting the wellbeing and strengthening the voices of young people in care. The procurement follows an open procedure, encouraging broad participation, and is regulated under the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis. Interested parties should note the total contract value amounts to £859,428.54 (excluding VAT), with contracts set to commence on the 5th August 2026 and concluding by the 4th August 2032.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those adept at delivering quality care and support to young individuals. Companies with expertise in advocacy, volunteer management, and community engagement will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. The London Borough of Barnet's procurement method is inclusive, thereby facilitating participation from a diverse range of organisations. Award criteria will be balanced between pricing and quality, with a notable emphasis on social value. As the contract is above the threshold and covered by the GPA, it presents a competitive environment ripe for well-prepared businesses to demonstrate their ability to deliver effective services to bolster children’s lives.

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Notice Title

Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service Re-Tender for London Borough of Barnet

Notice Description

Both the Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services (IVS) are statutory provisions that provider service delivery to Children in Care (CiC) for IVS and also Child Protection (CP) cases, Care Leavers and Kinship Care for Advocacy for children and young people. We are Tendering both services as Lots under one tender. Lot 1 - Advocacy and Lot 2 IVS. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Social-services./8P79597GUE To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8P79597GUE

Lot Information

Advocacy Service

*Lot 1: Advocacy Service *Lot 2: Independent Visitors Service

Independent Visitors Service

Lot 2, an Independent Visitors Service that recruits, trains and supervises volunteers to build long term, trusted relationships with children in care who would benefit from additional independent support, offering consistent companionship, positive role modelling and opportunities to broaden their experiences. Together, these services strengthen children's voices, promote their wellbeing, and ensure access to independent support where it is most needed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034094-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£859,428 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£859,428 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Aug 2026 - 4 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW9 4EW
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
TLI71 Barnet

Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale North
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

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