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Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service Re-Tender for London Borough of Barnet

The contract covers two lots: an advocacy service for children and young people in care or kinship care, and an independent visitor service involving the recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers to provide consistent companionship and support to children in care. These are statutory services aimed at strengthening children's voices and promoting wellbeing through long-term, trusted relationships.

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Awarded value
£571k
As published
Published
15 April 2026
Awarded
8 July 2026
Action for Children
Contract length
72 months
Ends 4 August 2032

What the contract covers

Service contract

Provision of statutory advocacy and independent visitor services for children in care, care leavers, and children subject to child protection cases.

  • Deliver advocacy services for children and young people in Child Protection cases, Care Leavers and Kinship Care
  • Provide an Independent Visitors Service for children in care who would benefit from additional independent support
  • Recruit, train and supervise volunteers to build long-term, trusted relationships with children in care
  • Offer consistent companionship, positive role modelling and opportunities to broaden their experiences
LotEstimated valueSMEs
Lot 1Not statedNot stated
Lot 2Not statedNot stated

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Service contract
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
72 months
Contract dates
5 August 2026 to 4 August 2032
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
2
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Category
Services
CPV codes
85320000

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  2. Contract awardedto Action for Children
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
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London Borough of Barnet

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Action for Children

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/2866663/advocacy-and-independent-visitor-service-re-tender-for-london-borough-of-barnet
Buyer reference
997723115
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682be
Last checked
5 November 2026

London Borough of Barnet. Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service Re-Tender for London Borough of Barnet. Contract award, 15 April 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/2866663/advocacy-and-independent-visitor-service-re-tender-for-london-borough-of-barnet (accessed 5 November 2026).