--- title: "Prior Information Service: 578 - Independent Visitor Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2afa90dc-c0bf-4172-8256-53af597c87da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2afa90dc-c0bf-4172-8256-53af597c87da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2afa90dc-c0bf-4172-8256-53af597c87da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2afa90dc-c0bf-4172-8256-53af597c87da.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-16" --- # Prior Information Service: 578 - Independent Visitor Service Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2afa90dc-c0bf-4172-8256-53af597c87da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2afa90dc-c0bf-4172-8256-53af597c87da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2afa90dc-c0bf-4172-8256-53af597c87da.json) ## Summary Wigan Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for an Independent Visitor Service, with the aim to appoint a provider by Autumn 2024. The service, titled "Prior Information Service: 578 - Independent Visitor Service," falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category. The process is currently in the engagement phase, with significant dates including an engagement end date on 30 August 2024. The procurement will cover multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The key objective is to engage providers who can deliver an independent service that aligns with the diverse needs of children looked after by Wigan Council. This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in community and social services. Businesses that have experience in providing dedicated support services for children's development and welfare will find this contract well-suited to their expertise. The provider will be responsible for recruiting and managing Independent Visitors who will support children in various aspects of their lives, aligning with their specific cultural, religious, and social needs. Interested organisations are encouraged to register their interest via email to the People's Procurement department at Wigan Council. ## Notice Wigan Council are looking to undertake a procurement exercise, during the Autumn of 2024, to appoint a provider to deliver an Independent Visitor Service for children who are looked after by Wigan Council. The provider will recruit Independent Visitors (IV) who are independent from Wigan Council, and they will ensure that children and young people are offered the opportunity to request an Independent Visitor who suitably reflects their ethnicity, language, religion or gender, and that the request is accommodated wherever possible. The Independent Visitor Service will provide support from a reliable, consistent, and dedicated volunteer who will promote a sense of normal life to the children and young people in addition to any statutory support they receive. The Independent Visitor will promote their welfare including their development, social, emotional, educational, religious, and cultural needs and ensure these are met. If this opportunity is of interest to your organisation please email People's Procurement: peppro@wigan.gov.uk to register your interest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76bb12a1-f7d5-4165-8410-336a17bcca33 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Aug 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WIGAN COUNCIL | | Locality | WIGAN | | Post town | Wigan | | Postcode | WN1 1YN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Wigan | | Electoral ward | Wigan Central | | Westminster constituency | Wigan | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 16 Aug 2024 at 10:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76bb12a1-f7d5-4165-8410-336a17bcca33 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76bb12a1-f7d5-4165-8410-336a17bcca33 16th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.wigan.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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