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title: "Children in Care Independent Visitor Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c2699a49-b039-4b02-a804-6a87c05bfad9"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-12-02"
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# Children in Care Independent Visitor Service

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2699a49-b039-4b02-a804-6a87c05bfad9

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## Summary

Bristol City Council is planning to re-commission its Independent Visitor Service for Children in Care, with a contract value of £400,000. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and the contract is expected to start on 1st August 2020 and end on 31st July 2022. Interested parties should note that a market engagement event will be hosted to outline the Council's commissioning intentions on 24th February 2020, and attendance is limited to two representatives per organisation.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations interested in providing health and social work services. Businesses with expertise in independent visitor services for children will find this tender particularly relevant, as it not only opens avenues for contract awards but also fosters collaboration with the local authority, ultimately contributing to community welfare and service quality improvements in the South West region of England.

## Notice

Bristol City Council is re-commissioning its Independent Visitor Service for Children in Care. The current contract expires 31st July 2020. The Council is holding a market event to inform providers of the Council's commissioning intentions and to advise on the procurement process. Tickets are limited, please a book maximum of two places per organisation. Tickets are available on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/independent-visitor-service-market-engagement-event-tickets-84262121273

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1404418-353b-4b26-ac11-046f510ff238 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| 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 | BS1 5TR |
| 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 | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2019 at 08:09 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1404418-353b-4b26-ac11-046f510ff238

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1404418-353b-4b26-ac11-046f510ff238
  2nd December 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/independent-visitor-service-market-engagement-event-tickets-84262121273

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