--- title: "Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services in Norfolk for Looked after Children, Care Leavers and Children and Young People on a Child Protection Plan" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ed328f5c-738e-42be-a526-4442ee3ddff1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed328f5c-738e-42be-a526-4442ee3ddff1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed328f5c-738e-42be-a526-4442ee3ddff1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed328f5c-738e-42be-a526-4442ee3ddff1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-11-01" --- # Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services in Norfolk for Looked after Children, Care Leavers and Children and Young People on a Child Protection Plan Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed328f5c-738e-42be-a526-4442ee3ddff1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed328f5c-738e-42be-a526-4442ee3ddff1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed328f5c-738e-42be-a526-4442ee3ddff1.json) ## Summary Norfolk County Council is seeking experienced providers for two services for Children in Care, Care Leavers and Children and Young People on a Child Protection Plan in Norfolk. The services are tendered as two 'Lots': Independent Advocacy and Independent Visitors. Providers can bid for one or both lots. The procurement method is an Open procedure (above threshold). The deadline for tender submission is 1st December 2022. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2023 and end on 31st March 2026. This tender opportunity for Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services in Norfolk provides SMEs with the chance to offer crucial support services to vulnerable children and young people. Businesses in the welfare services sector focused on supporting children and young people would be well-suited to compete. The contract offers a significant opportunity for service providers to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals in the East of England. ## Notice Norfolk County Council is seeking experienced providers for two services for Children in Care, Care Leavers and Children and Young People on a Child Protection Plan. The services are tendered as two 'Lots': Lot 1: Independent Advocacy provides Children in Care, Care Leavers and children and young people on a Child Protection Plan with an Advocate who helps to ensure their voice is heard when decisions are being made about them. An Advocate supports children and young people to resolve issues, make complaints, empowers them to speak out for themselves and helps them to understand their rights and available services. Lot 2: Independent Visitors (IV) is a befriending service for Children in Care. IVs are volunteers who act as a consistent, trusted adult for children and young people during uncertain and turbulent times. They engage children and young people in positive activities and act as an additional support for them, separate from professionals. Providers can bid for one or both lots. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/573b86e1-be2c-4358-949a-7dba66e1debe | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 | | 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORFOLK | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 1 Nov 2022 at 09:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/573b86e1-be2c-4358-949a-7dba66e1debe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/573b86e1-be2c-4358-949a-7dba66e1debe 1st November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.norfolk.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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