Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service for Children
Description: Advocacy Service. The Council has a duty to offer an independent advocacy service to care experienced young people, children subject to a child protection plan and children in need. The main purpose is to empower and enable young people to have a voice by providing independent information, advice, support and advocacy. It provides a confidential opportunity to share information and concerns about their care or treatment, to be informed of their rights and be able to access independent representation. Advocacy should be led by the views, wishes of children and young people, and champion the rights and needs of children and young people. These measures must be implemented alongside relevant guidance including Effective Advocacy for Looked-After Children, Children in Need and Care Leavers 2023 and adapt to new (read more...)
Summary: The London Borough of Brent has initiated a procurement process for the provision of Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services for Children, focusing on health and social work, as well as community services, across multiple regions in the UK. This tender process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 13 July 2026, and the award set to be completed by 10 August 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure with a contract valued at £492,426 gross, and the expected contract duration is from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2030. The main aim of the services is to empower and advocate for young people needing care and independent advice, ensuring their voices are heard in matters that affect them.