--- title: "Advocacy, Missing Return Conversations and Independent Visitors Service on the Isle of Wight" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8620acb3-6292-44ea-bd36-cfc655d68ae4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8620acb3-6292-44ea-bd36-cfc655d68ae4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8620acb3-6292-44ea-bd36-cfc655d68ae4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8620acb3-6292-44ea-bd36-cfc655d68ae4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-13" --- # Advocacy, Missing Return Conversations and Independent Visitors Service on the Isle of Wight Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8620acb3-6292-44ea-bd36-cfc655d68ae4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8620acb3-6292-44ea-bd36-cfc655d68ae4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8620acb3-6292-44ea-bd36-cfc655d68ae4.json) ## Summary The Isle of Wight Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of the Advocacy, Missing Return Conversations, and Independent Visitors Service located on the Isle of Wight, which falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. This open procurement procedure involved an estimated contract value of £197,500 and was announced on 11 October 2023. The award, however, was made to Barnardo's on 23 January 2024 for a value of £187,322. The contracting period is set to commence on 1 April 2024 and conclude on 31 March 2027, with the possibility of extending for an additional two years. The procurement phase concluded with the award, reflecting the process's status as complete. This procurement opens significant opportunities for firms in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in child and family services. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) are especially well-suited to benefit, as the contract's objectives align with their capabilities in advocacy and child support roles. By delivering essential services to looked after children, children in need, and care leavers, businesses have the potential to establish a reputable position within the community, driving growth not only in revenue but also in social impact and community engagement. ## Notice The Isle of Wight Council ("the Authority") are seeking to deliver the Advocacy, Missing Return Conversations and Independent Visitors Service on the Isle of Wight. The contract is to provide independent and confidential information, advice, representation, advocacy and support for looked after children (LAC), children in need (CIN) and care leavers aged 5 to 24 years. To support them through the complaints and representations process and to help them to participate in decision making and other processes that affects their lives. In addition to the above, the contract shall provide, an Independent Visitor scheme to children in care and independent return conversations for children missing from care. Additional information: The estimated value set out in this contract notice is the total value for the initial term and the possible extension option(s). The contract start and end date listed in this contract notice is for the full potential duration of the contract including possible extension option(s). The initial term of this contract is three years with the option to extend for a further two, at the sole discretion of the Authority. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76d245b0-14b0-4a6d-936b-00c5f7936ed7 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Jan 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £197,500 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £187,322 | | 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 | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWPORT | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO30 1UD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight | | Local authority | Isle of Wight | | Electoral ward | Newport Central | | Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West | | 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 | BARNARDO'S | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 13 Jun 2025 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76d245b0-14b0-4a6d-936b-00c5f7936ed7 - 11 Oct 2023 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97cb334e-8bc3-4753-a96b-ebf830a79dfb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76d245b0-14b0-4a6d-936b-00c5f7936ed7 13th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97cb334e-8bc3-4753-a96b-ebf830a79dfb 11th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.iow.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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