Scope
Reference
DN775586
Description
The council wishes to appoint a provider(s) for the provision of
Lot 1: Advocacy Service for Children in Care, Care Leavers and Children Subject to Child Protection Conferences
and
Lot 2: Independent Visitor Service for Children in Care
Light touch - above threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 1 September 2028
- Possible extension to 1 September 2030
- 4 years, 9 months, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
2x12 month extensions available
May be extended up to 2 years in total
Main procurement category
Services
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Advocacy Service for Children in Care, Care Leavers and Children Subject to Child Protection Conferences
Description
Advocacy is about empowering children and young people to make sure that their views and wishes are heard at all times and represented in decision making processes. The Council's vision is that all children and young people in Bristol feel listened to and empowered, have choice and control over their support, and have their rights upheld. Furthermore, the views put forward by children and young people should inform the development of the Council's services.
The service will provide advocacy services for Bristol's Children and Young People in Care, Care Leavers and Children and Young People subject to Child Protection conferences.
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Independent Visitor Service for Children in Care
Description
The service will recruit, train and support appropriate adult volunteers to act as Independent Visitors for children and young people looked after by the Authority. The Visitors role is to befriend and advise these children and contribute towards their social, emotional and educational development
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
27 June 2025
Deadline for requests to participate
17 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
bid submissions will be electronic via: https://procontract.due-north.com
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award decision date (estimated)
11 September 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Bristol City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWXH-3837-PDTD
Bristol City Council, P O Box 3176
Bristol
BS3 9FS
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ms Caroline Bennet-Clark
Email: Caroline.bennet-clark@bristol.gov.uk
Website: https://www.bristol.gov.uk
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government