---
title: "ESCC - MA - Children's Advocacy and Independent Visitors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066202"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-16"
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# ESCC - MA - Children's Advocacy and Independent Visitors

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066202

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council, a sub-central government public authority, has awarded a contract for the provision of Children's Advocacy and Independent Visiting Services. This service targets children and young people looked after by the council, care leavers, and those receiving social care services. The procurement falls under the health and social work services industry sector and is located in the UKJ22 region. The procurement process reached the award stage on 16th June 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2026. It is set for a duration of three years with a potential extension of up to two additional years, subject to satisfactory provider performance. The procurement utilised an open competition method, designed for below-threshold service contracts, under the 'light touch' regime.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for qualified providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises keen on expanding in the public sector health and social work services domain. Suppliers with expertise in advocacy and independent visiting services for children and care leavers are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The contract, valued at £450,000, provides the potential for service providers to establish a foothold or expand their presence in the public sector, especially due to the contract's renewal potential and the importance of the services provided. Prospective bidders should possess requisite insurance cover and demonstrate quality assurance credentials to meet the council’s selection criteria effectively.

## Notice

East Sussex County Council have awarded a suitably qualified and experienced provider to deliver Children's Advocacy and Independent Visiting Services for children and young people who are looked after by ESCC, care leavers, and those receiving social care services. The contract will start 01 August 2026 and will run for 3 years, with the option to extend for up to 2 years. A standstill period does not apply.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A possible extension of up to 24 months will be included in the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056543-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RECONSTRUCT (CHILDREN AND ADULT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 10:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056543-2026
- 4 Mar 2026 at 13:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019445-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056543-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019445-2026
  4th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://reconstruct.co.uk/
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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