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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cae16521-9282-472b-8957-1b40dabb2a51

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## Summary

The Bristol City Council is seeking to deliver the "Children's Independent Visitor Service" aimed at supporting children and young people in the care of the local authority. This procurement falls under the welfare services category for children and young people, with a total contract value of £300,000. The open tender process concluded on 17 May 2017, with the contract period starting from 1 August 2017 and running until 31 July 2020. The service will be conducted in the South West region of the United Kingdom, providing an important support system for vulnerable young individuals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in community services. Businesses with expertise in social care, volunteer management, and developmental services for children would be particularly well-suited to compete. The awarded contract was granted to Signis Ltd, highlighting a potential model for similar companies aiming to expand their market presence in social services and community engagement sectors.

## Notice

The service 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/6535f8ce-254e-4e54-8c34-3c5319b380f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £284,250 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIGNIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2017 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6535f8ce-254e-4e54-8c34-3c5319b380f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6535f8ce-254e-4e54-8c34-3c5319b380f5
  15th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=87d6718f-771b-e711-80dd-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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