--- title: "SPS 2813 INDEPENDENT VISITOR AND ADVOCACY SERVICES" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b74e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b74e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b74e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b74e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH" published: "2024-11-18" --- # SPS 2813 INDEPENDENT VISITOR AND ADVOCACY SERVICES Buyer: ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b74e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b74e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b74e.json) ## Summary The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking to commission Independent Visitor and Advocacy Services under the tender titled "SPS 2813 INDEPENDENT VISITOR AND ADVOCACY SERVICES" in the health and social work services industry category. The tender, identified by DN752433, is currently at the tendering stage with an open procurement procedure. Key dates include the submission deadline on 10th January 2025, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2027, potentially extendable by one additional year. The primary services are located in Kent, Medway, London, and other regions in the UK, and are designed to support children and young people in care or on child protection plans. This tender offers significant business opportunities for organisations specialising in child welfare services, social work, and volunteer management. Businesses with expertise in providing advocacy and independent visitor services to children and young adults are well-suited to compete. The contract's focus on ongoing volunteer support and advocacy for vulnerable children can drive meaningful growth and establish strong community ties for the winning bidder. Organisations interested in participating should ensure electronic submissions meet the specified requirements and adhere to all outlined deadlines and conditions. ## Notice We seek to commission Independent Visitors and Advocacy, both for children and young people ("Children") in the care of the Council; and of Advocacy for Children with an open Child Protection ("CP") plan. This service will meet the statutory requirements placed on the Council in relation to the provision of: Independent advocacy for Children in our Care and a commitment to deliver an Independent Visiting service. Independent Visiting services match a volunteer with a Child in the care of the local authority, whose placement may be some distance from their family home and who may have limited contact with family members. Children regularly meet their volunteer for an activity of their choosing, either virtually or in-person. Matches generally last for a minimum of two years, though the exact time in this contract may vary. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Service 1: Independent Visitors (Kent and Medway) Adult volunteers who provide a listening ear and undertake activities of interest primarily with Children in our care and where possible Care Leavers (up to 25-years-old) who have little or no contact with their birth parents. Service 2: Independent Visitor (London and the rest of the UK) Adult volunteers who provide a listening ear and undertake activities of interest primarily with Children in our care and where possible Care Leavers (up to 25-years-old) who have little or no contact with their birth parents. Service 3: Advocacy for Children in the Care of the Council and/ or on a Child Protection Plan Provide dedicated, independent support from an advocate for Children who are in the care of the Council, leaving care, and children who are the subject of a child protection conference. Renewal: RGB Reserves the right to extend this contract further one year to a maximum of 3 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037190-2024 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE18 6HQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich | | Local authority | Greenwich | | Electoral ward | Woolwich Arsenal | | Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich | | Delivery location | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2024 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037190-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21&v=1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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