Scope
Reference
DN775586
Description
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
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 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
Contract 1. Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service 2025 (LOT 1)
Lots
Lot 1. Lot 1. Advocacy Service for Children in Care, Care Leavers and Children Subject to Child Protection Conferences
Supplier
Contract value
- £400,330 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
18 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
18 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 29 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
14 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2030
- 4 years, 9 months
Description of possible extension:
The contract length will be for 3 years, with the 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.
2 extensions are available:
1: 01/12/2028-30/11/2029
2: 01/12/2029-31/08/2030
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Contract 2. Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service 2025 (LOT 2)
Lots
Lot 2. Lot 2. Independent Visitor Service for Children in Care
Supplier
Contract value
- £306,480 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
18 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
18 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 29 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
14 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2030
- 4 years, 9 months
Description of possible extension:
The contract length will be for 3 years, with the 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.
2 extensions are available:
1: 01/12/2028-30/11/2029
2: 01/12/2029-31/08/2030
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Lot 1. Advocacy Service for Children in Care, Care Leavers and Children Subject to Child Protection Conferences
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 2 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Lot 2. Independent Visitor Service for Children in Care
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 3 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
RECONSTRUCT (CHILDREN AND ADULT SERVICES) LIMITED
- Companies House: 14262108
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQCH-2641-DDXW
Hobart House Oakwater Avenue
Cheadle
SK8 3SR
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@reconstruct.co.uk
Website: https://reconstruct.co.uk/
Region: UKD35 - Greater Manchester South East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service 2025 (LOT 1)
Contract 2. Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service 2025 (LOT 2)
Contracting authority
Bristol City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWXH-3837-PDTD
City Hall, College Green
Bristol
BS1 5TR
United Kingdom
Email: procurement.support@bristol.gov.uk
Website: http://www.bristol.gov.uk
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government