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title: "Contract for: All Age Independent Advocacy Service and Children's and Young People Independent Visitor Service in the London Borough of Waltham Forest"
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# Contract for: All Age Independent Advocacy Service and Children's and Young People Independent Visitor Service in the London Borough of Waltham Forest

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d08f21b-a240-420b-88eb-a133c5614db1

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## Summary

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is currently awarded a contract titled "All Age Independent Advocacy Service and Children's and Young People Independent Visitor Service." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on guidance and counselling services. The contract period commenced on 1st December 2021 and will run until 30th November 2024, with the possibility of extension for up to two additional years. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the total contract value is £1,301,000. The tender period ended on 18th August 2021.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for organisations engaged in advocacy and counselling services, particularly those that provide independent support tailored to children and young people. Businesses specialising in Independent Care Act Advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocacy, or similar services would be well-positioned to compete. Companies that can offer holistic support for care leavers and children in care are particularly relevant, given the contract's requirements for specific advocacy services and an Independent Visitor Service for vulnerable young individuals in the London Borough of Waltham Forest.

## Notice

Contract for: All Age Independent Advocacy Service and Children's and Young People Independent Visitor Service in the London Borough of Waltham Forest and Participating Authorities ("the Contract"). The Contract shall commence on 1st December 2021 and shall continue up to and including 30th November 2024 ("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 twenty-four (24) months, providing a possible total Contract Period to midnight on 30th November 2026. The Contract is split into two (2) Lots as follows:- Lot 1: All Age Independent Advocacy Service This includes the following different types of advocacy:- * Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA) * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMCA) * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) * Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCA) * Independent Advocacy for Children in Care (CIC), and care leavers between the of 5-25 years Lot 2: Children's and Young People Independent Visitor Service. An Independent Visitor (IV) service for Children in Care and Care Leavers between the ages of 5-18 years. .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1469c493-0108-4814-8c89-a5ca467e44d4 |
| 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 | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,301,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,301,000 |
| 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 WALTHAM FOREST |
| Locality | WALTHAMSTOW |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E17 4JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |
| Local authority | Waltham Forest |
| Electoral ward | Chapel End |
| Westminster constituency | Walthamstow |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOICEABILITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2021 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1469c493-0108-4814-8c89-a5ca467e44d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1469c493-0108-4814-8c89-a5ca467e44d4
  17th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=07a2c4dc-4ae6-eb11-810d-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/

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