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title: "Independent Visitors Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cb4ca791-6318-4ccf-868c-6892a2af52c1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-01-15"
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# Independent Visitors Service

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb4ca791-6318-4ccf-868c-6892a2af52c1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Independent Visitors Service" has been initiated by Herefordshire Council, located in Hereford, England. This service, classified under welfare services not delivered through residential institutions, has a total value of £90,000. The open procurement method was followed, and the tender period ended on 10th January 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2020 and last until 31st March 2023, providing a timeline of significant engagement for prospective suppliers.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operations within the public sector. Businesses with experience in welfare services, particularly those focused on supporting young people in care, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Participating in this procurement may help these organisations enhance their service offerings while contributing positively to local community initiatives.

## Notice

A service to provide independent visitors for young people who are looked after by the local authority. Herefordshire Council has published this opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the tender documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal, if you are not already register with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To Register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser address bar; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1811b605-8566-4811-9af0-b5e272243e91 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2020 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1811b605-8566-4811-9af0-b5e272243e91
- 11 Dec 2019 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f2c5cf7-ae81-491b-b1c3-5e6d42ad718f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1811b605-8566-4811-9af0-b5e272243e91
  15th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f2c5cf7-ae81-491b-b1c3-5e6d42ad718f
  11th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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