Scope
Reference
543-NYC-CY
Description
North Yorkshire Council (the Council) has a requirement for a contract for Independent Visitors. It is a statutory requirement for local authorities to provide Independent Visitors (IVs) to looked after children who may benefit from the service. Independent visitors are volunteers who are matched with one child that they will visit once a month with a minimum commitment of 12 months.
Total value (estimated)
- £83,333.33 excluding VAT
- £100,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028
- Possible extension to 30 April 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
OTE 1 - 01/05/2028 - 30/04/2030 OTE 2 - 01/05/2030 - 30/04/2031
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKE2 - North Yorkshire
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
Suppliers from North Yorkshire
Conditions of participation
Please see PA2023 Volume 1 The Specification
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Safeguarding |
Quality | 25% |
| Pricing | Price | 20% | |
| Question 2 | Collaboration |
Quality | 15% |
| Question 3 | Lone working |
Quality | 15% |
| Question 4 | Processes and Policies |
Quality | 15% |
| Question 5 | Social Value |
Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
The North Yorkshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNXY-8263-XCNL
County Hall, Racecourse Lane,
Northallerton
DL7 8AD
United Kingdom
Region: UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government