Independent Visitor and Advocacy Service for Children
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Warrington Borough Council is seeking to procure an Independent Visitor and Advocacy Service for Children, listed under the guidance services category (CPV 85312310). This open procedure tender, valued at £490,000, is specifically for the provision of independent advocates and volunteer independent visitors to support and visit service users in England. The tendering process was initiated on 7 February 2025, with the closing date for submissions set for 17 March 2025.
The contract period will commence on 1 September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31 August 2030. This tender represents a ripe opportunity for businesses specializing in providing social support services for children. Companies with experience in delivering advocacy services or volunteer visitor programmes can leverage this contract to build a long-term relationship with a significant UK local authority.
Although the procurement is open, it is suitable for larger entities rather than SMEs or VCSEs, making it an attractive proposition for established businesses in the sector seeking to expand their project portfolio and demonstrate their capabilities to public sector clients.
The provision of : -Independent Advocates ("the Advocates") to the IAS to support Service Users to take an active role in decisions made about their lives - Volunteer Independent Visitors ("the Visitors") to the IVS to befriend and visit Service Users to offer them support, consistency, advice, and encouragement
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The contract period is five years.
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