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title: "Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service Re-Tender for London Borough of Barnet"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0682be"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service Re-Tender for London Borough of Barnet

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0682be

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## Summary

The London Borough of Barnet is undergoing a procurement process for services relating to advocacy and independent visitor provisions for children in care and other related cases. The process, initiated on 15th April 2026, is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions by 13th May 2026 at 17:00 BST. The opportunity is divided into two lots: Lot 1 focuses on advocacy services, and Lot 2 on independent visitor services, both aimed at promoting the wellbeing and strengthening the voices of young people in care. The procurement follows an open procedure, encouraging broad participation, and is regulated under the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis. Interested parties should note the total contract value amounts to £859,428.54 (excluding VAT), with contracts set to commence on the 5th August 2026 and concluding by the 4th August 2032.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those adept at delivering quality care and support to young individuals. Companies with expertise in advocacy, volunteer management, and community engagement will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. The London Borough of Barnet's procurement method is inclusive, thereby facilitating participation from a diverse range of organisations. Award criteria will be balanced between pricing and quality, with a notable emphasis on social value. As the contract is above the threshold and covered by the GPA, it presents a competitive environment ripe for well-prepared businesses to demonstrate their ability to deliver effective services to bolster children’s lives.

## Notice

Both the Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services (IVS) are statutory provisions that provider service delivery to Children in Care (CiC) for IVS and also Child Protection (CP) cases, Care Leavers and Kinship Care for Advocacy for children and young people. We are Tendering both services as Lots under one tender. Lot 1 - Advocacy and Lot 2 IVS. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Social-services./8P79597GUE To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8P79597GUE

### Lot Information

Advocacy Service

*Lot 1: Advocacy Service *Lot 2: Independent Visitors Service

Independent Visitors Service

Lot 2, an Independent Visitors Service that recruits, trains and supervises volunteers to build long term, trusted relationships with children in care who would benefit from additional independent support, offering consistent companionship, positive role modelling and opportunities to broaden their experiences. Together, these services strengthen children's voices, promote their wellbeing, and ensure access to independent support where it is most needed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034094-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - 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 | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2026 - 4 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £859,428 |
| Lots value | £859,428 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 4EW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale North |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | TLI71 Barnet |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 10:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034094-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034094-2026
  15th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://londonbarnet.delta-esourcing.com
- https://londonbarnet.delta-esourcing.com.
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8P79597GUE
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Social-services./8P79597GUE
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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