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title: "Children's Independent Visitor Service"
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# Children's Independent Visitor Service

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98f9ecc4-8949-4fcd-9b17-54f4d888ad7f

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## Summary

The Bristol City Council is seeking to procure a Children's Independent Visitor Service aimed at supporting children and young people in care. This open tender, titled "Children's Independent Visitor Service," falls under the category of welfare services for children and young people, with a total contract value of £300,000. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 17th May 2017. The service is expected to begin on 1st August 2017 and will run until 31st July 2020, and it will serve the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social services, particularly those focused on child welfare and community engagement. Companies that can effectively recruit, train, and manage volunteers, along with those with experience in emotional and educational support for children, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with this opportunity could enhance business growth and expand services within the social care sector.

## Notice

The council is wishing to procure an Independent Visitor Service that will recruit, train and support appropriate adult volunteers to act as Independent Visitors for children and young people looked after by the Authority. The Visitors role is to befriend and advise these children and contribute towards their social, emotional and educational development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03039782-0e69-4bd4-82c9-98ff3878be4a |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS3 9FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Bedminster |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol South |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2017 at 12:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03039782-0e69-4bd4-82c9-98ff3878be4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03039782-0e69-4bd4-82c9-98ff3878be4a
  7th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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