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title: "Independent Visitors Scheme Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc35bca5-b681-448b-93cd-5b4d844ba6c0"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET COUNCIL"
published: "2018-07-06"
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# Independent Visitors Scheme Service

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc35bca5-b681-448b-93cd-5b4d844ba6c0

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## Summary

The London Borough of Barnet Council has issued an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) for the Independent Visitors Scheme Service, classified under health and social work services. This procurement process, which follows an open method and is below threshold, is currently in the tender stage. The deadline for submissions is 25th July 2018, with the contract itself commencing and concluding on the same date. The service aims to support children and young persons through the engagement of volunteer Independent Visitors who provide vital social and emotional support.

Businesses specialising in social work, volunteer management, and child welfare services may find significant opportunities through this tender. The need for flexibility in service delivery indicates a demand for innovative approaches to support vulnerable young individuals. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate experience in building community relationships and implementing responsive social support frameworks will be well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby contributing to their growth in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

The London Borough of Barnet has issued an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) for an Independent Visitors Scheme Service. An Independent Visitor (IV) is a volunteer who is not paid for their services, and is giving up their time to contribute positively to the welfare of a Child or Young Person (CYP) to be able to promote the child's developmental, socially and emotionally. The IV visits, advises and supports the CYP according to their needs and wishes. The new service is required to be flexible enough not only to deliver services which achieve good outcomes, but also respond to changing demands in scope and delivery. For further information, please register or log in to view the ITQ documentation via barnetsourcing.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f29c49-445d-4266-b148-fa67ca47f358 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Jul 2018 - 25 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 BARNET COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N11 1NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Brunswick Park |
| Westminster constituency | Chipping Barnet |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2018 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f29c49-445d-4266-b148-fa67ca47f358

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f29c49-445d-4266-b148-fa67ca47f358
  6th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL154896
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

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