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title: "Independent visitor services for children looked after"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY"
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# Independent visitor services for children looked after

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae1c271e-51df-45b1-ad97-66ea260b5057

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## Summary

The London Borough of Bromley is currently seeking bids for the provision of Independent Visitor Services for Children Looked After. This tender falls under the health and social work services category and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period set to close on 20th March 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2020, lasting for three years, with an option for a one-plus-one year extension. The total value of the contract is £150,000.

This opportunity is ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations engaged in social work or child support services. Companies capable of providing befriending services and support for children in care will find this tender a suitable avenue for growth, enabling them to expand their portfolios and make a positive impact within the community.

## Notice

The London Borough of Bromley ("the Council") is seeking bids for provision of Independent Visitor Service for Children Looked After. Independent Visitors provide a support and befriending service to children and young people who are in care. This service originated in the 1989 Children Act for children who had little or no contact with their birth family. However, changes to the statutory guidance in the 2008 Act now mean that any young person in care is now eligible for this service if it appears to be in the child's interests to do so. The contract will commence on 1st August 2020 and be for a period of three years with an option to extend on a one plus one (1 + 1) basis at the sole discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4d7e60e-331d-456d-bb7b-16dc471708ac |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY |
| Locality | BROMLEY |
| Post town | Bromley |
| Postcode | BR1 3UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI61 Bromley |
| Local authority | Bromley |
| Electoral ward | Bromley Town |
| Westminster constituency | Bromley and Biggin Hill |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2020 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4d7e60e-331d-456d-bb7b-16dc471708ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4d7e60e-331d-456d-bb7b-16dc471708ac
  17th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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