--- title: "The Provision of An Independent Visitors Service For Children and Young People in Care for the London Borough of Redbridge" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-04bf2712-08f7-437a-8528-ef7751f1a456" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04bf2712-08f7-437a-8528-ef7751f1a456" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04bf2712-08f7-437a-8528-ef7751f1a456.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04bf2712-08f7-437a-8528-ef7751f1a456.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE" published: "2017-04-13" --- # The Provision of An Independent Visitors Service For Children and Young People in Care for the London Borough of Redbridge Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04bf2712-08f7-437a-8528-ef7751f1a456 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04bf2712-08f7-437a-8528-ef7751f1a456) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04bf2712-08f7-437a-8528-ef7751f1a456.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Redbridge is seeking tenders for "The Provision of An Independent Visitors Service For Children and Young People in Care." This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 5th May 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st July 2017 and continue until 30th June 2020, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. The applicable industry category is health and social work services, and the service delivery will be based in London, United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is estimated at £100,000, and it follows an open procedure for procurement. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those experienced in providing support to children and young people in care. Organisations that can demonstrate qualifications in delivering independent visitor services, as well as those with a background in health and social work, will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance a business's portfolio, fostering connections with local authorities and contributing to community welfare initiatives. ## Notice The London Borough of Redbridge ("the Authority") invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations for the Contract for The Provision of an Independent Visitors Service for Children and Young People in Care for the London Borough of Redbridge ("the Contract"). The Contract will commence on 1st July 2017 and, subject to satisfactory performance, shall continue up to and including 30th June 2020 (the "Contract Period"). At the sole discretion of the Authority the Contract Period may be extended in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate up to a maximum of two (2) years, providing a possible total Contract Period to midnight on 30th June 2022. The Service comprises the provision of Independent Visitors to befriend and advise children and young people who are in care and where it appears to the Authority that it would be in the best interest of the individual child. The Service shall work within the framework provided by Volume 2 Section 16 of the Children and Young Persons Act 2008 and Volume 2 The Children Act 1989 Guidance and Regulations, March 2010. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80fcbad5-a13c-4347-8452-14feb43f3209 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 5 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE | | Locality | ILFORD | | Post town | Ilford | | Postcode | IG1 1NN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest | | Local authority | Redbridge | | Electoral ward | Ilford Town | | Westminster constituency | Ilford South | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 13 Apr 2017 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80fcbad5-a13c-4347-8452-14feb43f3209 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80fcbad5-a13c-4347-8452-14feb43f3209 13th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a204f180-3b20-e711-80dd-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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