--- title: "Independent Visitor Scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13b8b4b2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13b8b4b2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13b8b4b2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13b8b4b2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Independent Visitor Scheme Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13b8b4b2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13b8b4b2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13b8b4b2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Independent Visitor Scheme, issued by Medway Council, aims to support vulnerable Looked After children and young people in Medway up to the age of 18. This tender, classed under health and social work services, is currently active and was published on 23rd August 2016. The tender period closed on 13th September 2016, while the contract is scheduled to commence on 3rd October 2016 and run until 2nd October 2019. Prospective providers are invited to express interest through the Kent Business Portal, and the total contract value is set at £87,000. This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in social support services, particularly those equipped to deploy trained volunteers for outreach projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would particularly benefit, as they can leverage their community connections and expertise in children's welfare to engage with a vulnerable demographic, thus fostering business growth through impactful service delivery. ## Notice Medway Council, in line with the requirements of the Children Act 1989; Human Rights Act 1998, Care Standards Act 1999 Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and Children Act 2004 aims to offer support to vulnerable Looked After children and young people up to the age of 18, through the provision of an independent visitors scheme. The scheme will ensure that suitably trained independent volunteers visit, advise and befriend those Looked After Children and young people who have little or no contact with parents or family. The Provider is expected to offer support to children and young people up to the age of 18, who are Looked After or Care Leavers in Medway who have little or no contact with parents/family. Prospective providers can express an interest in this opportunity through Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk (ref. AD4G-X8H7VM), from where the invitation to quote documents can be downloaded and returned. Any queries in relation to this opportunity must also be sent via the portal's messaging system. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Prospective providers can express an interest in this opportunity through Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk (ref. AD4G-X8H7VM), from where the invitation to quote documents can be downloaded and returned. Any queries in relation to this opportunity must also be sent via the portal's messaging system. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4df2fd5-e93d-4aed-ac8c-f7c40e36a4aa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Oct 2016 - 2 Oct 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £87,000 | | 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHATHAM | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME4 4TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway | | Local authority | Medway | | Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton | | Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4df2fd5-e93d-4aed-ac8c-f7c40e36a4aa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4df2fd5-e93d-4aed-ac8c-f7c40e36a4aa 23rd August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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