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 is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service for Children," which falls under the services category. The procurement relates to the provision of advocacy services for young people in need, alongside an Independent Visitor Service designed as a safeguard for children in care. With a publication date set for 15th June 2026, potential participants can access full tender documents and submit their bids via the London Tenders portal. The service is to be rolled out across multiple regions within the UK, including areas classified under main procurement categories such as health and social work services. Interested parties must prepare for the engagement milestone ahead of their bids due by 14th June 2026.