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title: "Independent Visitor and Advocacy Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b8d366e3-8530-430f-a951-e95e0acec134"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH WALTHAM FOREST"
published: "2017-02-02"
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# Independent Visitor and Advocacy Services

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH WALTHAM FOREST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8d366e3-8530-430f-a951-e95e0acec134

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## Summary

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is conducting an open tender process for the provision of Independent Visitor and Advocacy Services, aimed at Looked After Children and Young People. The procurement, classified under Health and Social Work Services, involves two lots: Independent Visitors and Advocacy. The tender period concludes on 1st March 2017, with the anticipated contract starting on 1st April 2017 and lasting until 31st March 2020. The contract has a total estimated value of £321,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations focusing on social services, particularly those specialised in advocacy and mentorship for children and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the authority is seeking to appoint one provider for each of the two distinct service lots. Companies with experience in child protection, fostering, and community services will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking to appoint organisations who will provide Independent Visitors and Advocates for Looked After Children and Young People. This will be satisfied with the creation of a contract over two lots: Independent Visitors (lot 1) and Advocacy (lot 2). Advocacy is to cover Child Protection; LAC and Disabled Children's Advocacy. It is the intention of the authority to appoint one provider to each lot, however providers may enter a bid for any or all lots if they wish. Additional information: For more information please visit: www.londontenders.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0cdbe2-879a-4f1d-81d8-5cf6d3d2dbe9 |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £321,000 |
| 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 WALTHAM FOREST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2017 at 10:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0cdbe2-879a-4f1d-81d8-5cf6d3d2dbe9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0cdbe2-879a-4f1d-81d8-5cf6d3d2dbe9
  2nd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.londontenders.org

## Provenance

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