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Summary, notice description and lot information
The Bradford Children & Families Trust is currently in the tender stage for the "Provision of Independent Advocacy & Independent Visitor Services," focusing on social work services for Looked-After Children or Care Leavers. The procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing for both SMEs and VCSEs to submit proposals. This tender is sub-categorised into two Lots: Lot 1 for Independent Advocacy and Lot 2 for Independent Visitor Services.
Located in Bradford, UK, this initiative is a joint effort with the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. Key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 10th November 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 20th November 2025. The contracts are slated to commence on 1st April 2026, running for two years with a potential one-year extension.
This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work and related services to expand within the public sector. By aligning with statutory obligations and advocating efficient, innovative approaches to service delivery, participating businesses can contribute to a critical social initiative while potentially solidifying their market position. Firms experienced in providing high-quality independent advocacy and visitor services and who can effectively meet the needs of children and young people will be well-suited to compete.
Moreover, the emphasis on cost-effectiveness and innovative solutions may attract enterprises eager to showcase their value-for-money initiatives.
The central role of an advocate is to support children and young people to express their wishes and feelings to decision-makers, and ensure their rights are upheld. The Service will offer professional, high-quality independent advocacy to children and young people across all categories of need, who are users of Children's Social Care.
An Independent Visitor's role is to visit and befriend a child in care who has little or no family time with their birth parents and would benefit from having an adult in their lives who can give them support, advice and take an interest in their affairs. The objective of the Independent Visitor Service is to recruit, train, match, and manage a pool of volunteer Independent Visitors for the population of children in care covered within the scope of this specification.
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