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title: "Market Engagement Event for Children's Advocacy and Independent Visiting Services"
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# Market Engagement Event for Children's Advocacy and Independent Visiting Services

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb09aafb-e492-4ee6-b6e5-c7a1608183c8

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## Summary

The London Borough of Lewisham is conducting a Market Engagement Event for Children's Advocacy and Independent Visiting Services, which will take place prior to a planned tendering process. This initiative falls under the social work and related services category and is aimed at providers who support children and young people in care or subject to child protection plans. The engagement event serves to discuss local needs and service requirements with potential contractors before the tender period, set to begin on 9th April 2019 and concluding on 8th April 2019.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy and social services, particularly those focused on child welfare and support. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly appealing due to the collaborative nature of the required services. Engaging in this process not only enables SMEs to expand their client base but also positions them as key contributors in improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people in the Lewisham area.

## Notice

The London Borough of Lewisham is holding a Market Engagement Event to engage with current and potential providers of Advocacy and Independent Visiting for Children & Young People subject to Child Protection Plans, Looked After Children and Care Leavers. LBL are keen to work with providers to deliver collaborative and outcome-focused Advocacy and Independent Visiting services. The anticipated contract start date will be January 2020. This event will enable LBL to have a discussion with providers which will help to inform the upcoming tendering of these services. The event will include a discussion with providers on: Local needs Service requirements and outcomes Provisional tender plans

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94a7c0fd-bad5-402c-b504-5d9ca24992fb |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2019 - 10 Apr 2019 |
| 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 LEWISHAM |
| Locality | CATFORD |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE6 4RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Lewisham |
| Electoral ward | Rushey Green |
| Westminster constituency | Lewisham East |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2019 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94a7c0fd-bad5-402c-b504-5d9ca24992fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94a7c0fd-bad5-402c-b504-5d9ca24992fb
  18th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c8a803d4-8749-e911-80f3-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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