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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-h6vhtk-0347a5"
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buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# 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-h6vhtk-0347a5

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council is currently seeking experienced providers for two services for Children in Care, Care Leavers, and Children and Young People on a Child Protection Plan. The procurement process involves two lots: Lot 1 focuses on Independent Advocacy, providing support to ensure children's voices are heard, while Lot 2 involves Independent Visitors, offering befriending services for Children in Care. The contract period for both lots is set to start on April 1, 2023. The deadline for tender submissions is December 1, 2022, with bid opening scheduled for the same date.

This tender opportunity by Norfolk County Council presents a chance for businesses to provide essential services for vulnerable children and young people in Norfolk. Suitable businesses for this opportunity include those experienced in delivering welfare services for children and young people. Engaging in this tender process can not only help grow your business but also contribute positively to the lives of those in need within the community.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Independent Advocacy

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.

Independent Visitors

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030755-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | 9 Oct 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £1,245,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| 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 | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk |

## 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.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030755-2022
- 17 Jun 2022 at 10:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016640-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.norfolk.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles

## Provenance

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