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
Total value (estimated)
- £744,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2030
- 4 years, 9 months
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend twice once for 12 months the second for 9 months.
Total contract length if extensions are taken up is 4 years and 9 months.
Main procurement category
Services
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Suppliers may bid for 1 or both Lots
The same supplier may be awarded both Lots if ranked first.
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. 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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £421,395 including VAT
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. 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
Lot value (estimated)
- £322,605 including VAT
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
Deadline for requests to participate
28 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders to be submitted via https://procontract.due-north.com
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
18 September 2025
Award criteria
Lot 1. Lot 1. Advocacy Service for Children in Care, Care Leavers and Children Subject to Child Protection Conferences
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Quality | Quality | 67% |
| Lot 1 Price | Price | 20% |
| Lot 1 Social Value | Quality | 13% |
Lot 2. Lot 2. Independent Visitor Service for Children in Care
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 2 Quality | Quality | 74% |
| Lot 2 Price | Price | 20% |
| Lot 2 Social Value | Quality | 6% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
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