Advocacy & Independent Visitors for Children

Warwickshire County Council and Coventry City Council have jointly completed the tendering process for a contract titled "Advocacy & Independent Visitors for Children" under the health and social work services category (CPV 85000000). This procurement aims to provide independent visitors and advocacy services to children and young people within the Warwickshire and Coventry regions (UKG13 and UKG33). The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Coram Voice on 31st January 2025.

The contract, with a value of £2,701,870, will run for three years with an option to extend to a maximum of 84 months, eventually concluding by 31st March 2035. Key outcomes include ensuring the children and young people are healthy, safe, happy, skilled, and heard. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services to contribute to the well-being of vulnerable youths.

Providers with expertise in child advocacy, support services for care leavers, and those supporting children in need and young carers will find this contract highly relevant. The contract underscores the focus on compliance with the National Standards for the Provision of Children's Advocacy Services and Independent Visitor Services, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Such opportunities can spur business growth by fostering relationships with local authorities, leveraging expertise in delivering statutory and non-statutory services, and potentially accessing supplementary funding streams driven by legislative changes and additional regulatory requirements.