LPS CARE - Lancashire Children's Right, Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service - LCC40341

Lancashire County Council is seeking to commission a Lancashire Children's Rights, Advocacy, and Independent Visitors Service (LCC40341). The service aims to support Children and Young People (CYP) in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement process, classified under Health and social work services (CPV: 85000000), has progressed to the Award stage as of 6th March 2025, with a total contract value of £1,068,700.

An open procedure procurement method was employed for this tender. The contract period begins on 2nd June 2025 and ends on 1st June 2030, with the initial contract term set for three years and potential extensions not exceeding five years in total. The award has been granted to The National Youth Advocacy Service.

Businesses in the health and social work sector, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, can find significant growth opportunities by participating in tenders of this nature. Providing independent advocacy and managing a pool of volunteer Independent Visitors for Children Looked After (CLA) offers a unique chance to impact positively on the lives of vulnerable children while aligning with contractual obligations. Firms equipped to deliver high-quality advocacy and support services stand a competitive chance and benefit from the stability of long-term public sector contracts, which foster operational expansion and reputational enhancement within the community.