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title: "Advocacy Services, Independent Visitor Scheme and Return Interviews for Children and Young People"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON"
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# Advocacy Services, Independent Visitor Scheme and Return Interviews for Children and Young People

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-846fe808-88b5-4b89-af5f-010d4368eade

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hillingdon is currently conducting a tender for the provision of Advocacy Services, Independent Visitor Scheme, and Return Interviews for Children and Young People. This procurement, classified under welfare services for children and young people, has an estimated total value of £508,812 and is being processed through an open procurement method. The tender period will close on 14th March 2018, with contract services expected to commence on 2nd July 2018 and concluding by 1st July 2022. This opportunity is situated in the South East region of England, specifically in Uxbridge (postal code UB8 1UW). 

Businesses that specialise in providing social care services, particularly those focused on youth advocacy, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The tender is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), creating avenues for growth and collaboration in the social services sector. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in working with looked-after children and young people will find this opportunity particularly advantageous for expanding their reach and service offerings.

## Notice

LOT A - The provision of Advocacy Services for looked after Children and Young People, LOT B - The provision of an Independent Visitor Scheme for looked after Children and Young People, LOT C - Return Interviews for Children and Young People open to Children's Social Care. Additional information: Full tender documentation can be found at https://www.capitalesourcing.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ef07e0-f60d-4940-935b-12db51f557a5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2018 - 1 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £508,812 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON |
| Locality | UXBRIDGE |
| Post town | Southall |
| Postcode | UB8 1UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon |
| Local authority | Hillingdon |
| Electoral ward | Uxbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Uxbridge and South Ruislip |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2018 at 08:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ef07e0-f60d-4940-935b-12db51f557a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ef07e0-f60d-4940-935b-12db51f557a5
  8th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.capitalesourcing.com

## Provenance

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