Scope
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £375,807 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2031
- Possible extension to 28 February 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKI61 - Bromley
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 June 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
27 June 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The contract will be awarded on the basis of the most advantageous tender following an evaluation of tenders submitted.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
London Borough of Bromley
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBBG-1282-YCXD
Bromley Civic Centre, Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road
Bromley
BR1 1AD
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@bromley.gov.uk
Region: UKI61 - Bromley
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government