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title: "Independent Visitors and Advocacy Soft Market Test"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH"
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# Independent Visitors and Advocacy Soft Market Test

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2eaa2fdb-1bf1-42d2-9cf9-e6c10e41bb06

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## Summary

The London Borough of Lambeth is currently in the planning stage for the 'Independent Visitors and Advocacy Soft Market Test', aimed at seeking feedback from suppliers regarding the forthcoming retender of statutory services, including Independent Visiting and Advocacy for Children Looked After. This tender is classified under health services (CPV code: 85100000) and welfare services for children and young people (CPV code: 85311300). Key milestones include an engagement end date set for 5th June 2019. The service will be delivered in London, United Kingdom, with relevant details available through associated documentation such as the early engagement notice and tender notice.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the public procurement space, particularly those with expertise in health and social work services. Businesses offering related services in advocacy and independent visiting for children would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement process can help such organizations expand their operational footprint and contribute to vital community services.

## Notice

The London Borough of Lambeth is seeking feedback from the supply market for its forthcoming retender of the following statutory services: * Independent Visiting - Under section 23ZB (1) (b) of the Children Act 1989 - Care Planning, Placement and Case Review Guidance * Advocacy for Children Looked After (CLA) and Care Leavers - Section 26A of the Children Act 1989 - Adoption and Children Act 2002 - The Advocacy Services and Representations Procedure (Children) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/719), - UN Convention for the Rights of the Child and the Every Child Matters: Next Steps. Please see attached document for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd9738d-c62f-47ff-ab2c-ee67fd1c6bbc |
| 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 | 24 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Jun 2019 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH |
| Locality | LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH, PO BOX 734, WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 5DG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Bartholomew |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 24 May 2019 at 09:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd9738d-c62f-47ff-ab2c-ee67fd1c6bbc
- 15 May 2019 at 14:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd9738d-c62f-47ff-ab2c-ee67fd1c6bbc
- 15 May 2019 at 13:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd9738d-c62f-47ff-ab2c-ee67fd1c6bbc
- 15 May 2019 at 13:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd9738d-c62f-47ff-ab2c-ee67fd1c6bbc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd9738d-c62f-47ff-ab2c-ee67fd1c6bbc
  24th May 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb35b23a-d58b-4d8e-89a5-adfb41a65265

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