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title: "Advocacy and Independent Visitors Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON"
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# Advocacy and Independent Visitors Services

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd64a5cf-6315-4f91-a321-4e7ab3e632e1

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## Summary

The London Borough of Merton is seeking tenders for the provision of Advocacy and Independent Visitors Services for Merton's Looked After Children and Care Leavers. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a tender deadline of 21st December 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2024 and end on 31st March 2028. This opportunity falls under the Health and social work services category and is open to SMEs.

This tender from the London Borough of Merton presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing services for care experienced children and young people. Companies that specialize in advocacy services, especially for individuals with additional needs, can compete for this contract. The Council aims to ensure the well-being and thriving of their younger residents, creating a suitable environment for businesses focused on social care and support services.

## Notice

The London Borough of Merton ("the Council") is inviting tenders under the Light Touch Regime to provide Advocacy and Independent Visitors Services for Merton's Looked After Children and Care Leavers. The Council seeks a provider that will support fulfilment on Merton's statutory obligations to our care experienced children and young people and delivery of our commitment that all our younger residents will live well and thrive in Merton. The provider will need to ensure that our looked after children and care leavers, including those with additional needs and Education Health and Care plans are aware of and have access to advocacy services that ensure their interests are promoted effectively, ensure their rights are respected and their views fully considered and reflected in decision making about their lives. The provider must also ensure that they are given assistance when making or intending to make a complaint.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a10ceae5-eb85-4c45-857a-cc6785a22a41 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2023 at 10:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a10ceae5-eb85-4c45-857a-cc6785a22a41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a10ceae5-eb85-4c45-857a-cc6785a22a41
  20th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merton.gov.uk/

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