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title: "The Provision of An Independent Visitors Service For Children and Young People in Care for the London Borough of Redbridge"
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# 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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2608eb43-928c-430b-a76c-9fb1b457cb44

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## Summary

The London Borough of Redbridge is seeking to procure an Independent Visitors Service for Children and Young People in Care. This contract, valued at £100,000, is classified under the Health and Social Work Services sector. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, following a successful tender period that concluded on 5th May 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2017 and may extend to a maximum of 30th June 2022, depending on the contracting authority’s discretion and performance evaluations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in social services, particularly those with expertise in providing support and advocacy for children in care. Potential bidders include non-profits, charities, and social enterprises that focus on youth services and community support. Engaging with this contract can foster long-term collaborations with the London Borough of Redbridge and enhance service delivery in the local social care framework.

## Notice

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/ccf82206-192f-4f0f-bbda-5aa5d8604210 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,404 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 May 2017 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccf82206-192f-4f0f-bbda-5aa5d8604210

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccf82206-192f-4f0f-bbda-5aa5d8604210
  22nd May 2017 - Awarded contract 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

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