---
title: "Independent Visitors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d026"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-14"
---

# Independent Visitors

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d026

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council has completed the tender process for the contract titled "Independent Visitors", under the industry category of health and social work services. The process included planning, tender, and award stages with completion dates ranging from October 2025 for planning to April 2026 for the contract award. The location for delivery is North Yorkshire, and the contract period runs from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028, with possible extensions until 2031. The procurement was conducted using an open competition method, classified as below threshold, and reserved for entities within North Yorkshire. Interested parties were engaged in preliminary market discussions with a focus on safeguarding and collaboration criteria. The procurement process falls under the UK legal framework "UKPGA 2023/54".

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in social services. With a gross value of £100,000, it offers scope for businesses to enhance service delivery and community engagement within North Yorkshire. The focus on quality criteria such as safeguarding and social value creates opportunities for businesses to leverage their expertise in these areas. Businesses that can demonstrate a solid understanding of the requirements and are able to propose innovative solutions for the independent visitor service will be suitably placed to benefit from this contract, thereby fostering growth in their operations and contributing to the community's welfare. The renewal options until 2031 further amplify the potential for sustainable partnerships and long-term growth opportunities.

## Notice

North Yorkshire Council (the Council) has a requirement for a contract for Independent Visitors. It is a statutory requirement for Local Authorities to provide Independent Visitors (IVs) to looked after children who may benefit from the service. Independent Visitors are volunteers who are matched with one child that they will visit once a month with a minimum commitment of 12 months.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: OTE 1 - 01/05/2028 - 30/04/2030 OTE 2 - 01/05/2030 - 30/04/2031

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99239&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033769-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,333 |
| Lots value | £83,333 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £83,333 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLE2 North Yorkshire, TLE22 North Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTH YORKSHIRE YOUTH LIMITE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 12:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033769-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 15:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013950-2026
- 20 Oct 2025 at 16:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066866-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033769-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013950-2026
  16th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066866-2025
  20th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102178&TID100107399&B=
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99239&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.northyorks.gov.uk

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