INDEPENDENT VISITORS SERVICE FOR CHILDREN LOOKED AFTER
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The London Borough of Bromley is seeking tenders for delivering an Independent Visitors Service for Children Looked After. This procurement process targets the health and social work services sector within the Bromley region and is currently in the tender stage. The contract is set to begin on 1st March 2026, and the initial period will last until 28th February 2031, with possible extensions up to February 2033.
The tender process is open and competitive, with procurement submissions allowed electronically until 27th June 2025, following an enquiry period ending on 20th June 2025. This project provides a gross value of £375,807, and details are available through the provided submission platform. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in support and social care services aimed at children and young people in care.
The contract is ideal for SMEs and VCSEs, enabling them to expand within public sector projects and build a reputation in long-term welfare services. With an emphasis on providing a reliable adult presence for young people, businesses with experience in befriending services and child development support are particularly suited to compete. The evaluation criteria focus on the most advantageous tender, allowing innovative solutions and quality service providers to stand out.
The London Borough of Bromley ("the Council") is inviting tenders from potential providers with the relevant experience and technical ability to deliver INDEPENDENT VISITORS SERVICE FOR CHILDREN LOOKED AFTER. Independent Visitors provide a support and befriending service to children and young people who are in care. The primary aims of the Independent Visitor is to: 1.1 Visit, advise and befriend the young person, taking a long-term interest in their welfare and development.
This is achieved through regular visits. 1.2 To provide a consistent adult figure in the young person's life, when there is no family member able to take on this role. 1.3 To facilitate and support the development of children and young people to develop meaningful relationships.
The Council may, by giving written notice to the Contractor of not less than 3 months prior to the expiry of the Initial Contract Period, extend the Contract in respect of the whole or part of the Services for a further period of up to two years after the Initial Contract Period.
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The contract period is five years.
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