Independent Visitors

The North Yorkshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Independent Visitors," focusing on social work and related services, specifically to support looked after children. The procurement aims to gather information to develop a potential future tender for this statutory service, mandated for local authorities. The council is located in Northallerton, United Kingdom, and the procurement process is part of the light touch regime.

The market engagement notice was published on 20th October 2025, with a scheduled engagement milestone due by 6th November 2025. The anticipated contract period is planned to commence from 1st March 2026 and may extend until 28th February 2031, emphasizing a long-term commitment to service provision. This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those with expertise in delivering social work and related services.

It is an excellent prospect for businesses looking to expand their market presence in the public sector and contribute to community-centric services supporting vulnerable children. Companies that specialise in volunteer coordination or have strategic insights into the delivery of statutory social services would be well-positioned to respond to this tender. Given the nature of the service, those with innovative solutions to enhance the breadth and depth of visitor programs are encouraged to engage with this opportunity.