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Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service for Children

The service provides independent advocacy to empower care-experienced young people, children in need, and 16-17 year-olds facing homelessness. It also includes an Independent Visitor programme, where trained adults befriend and support children in care to improve their wellbeing, confidence, and personal development. The provider must operate in accordance with current statutory guidance for looked-after children and care leavers, ensuring confidential representation and safeguarding support.

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Awarded value
£398k
As published
Published
11 June 2026
Awarded
3 September 2026
Coram
Contract length
42 months
Ends 1 April 2030

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of independent advocacy and befriending services for looked-after children, care leavers, and young people requiring housing support.

  • Independent advocacy service to care experienced young people, children subject to a child protection plan and children in need
  • Independent advocacy to 16 and 17 year-old people who may be homeless and/or require accommodation
  • Independent Visitor Service to befriend a child in care, take an interest in their welfare, spend time with them, offer advice, support and guidance

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Services contract
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
42 months
Extensions
24 months
Longest it can run
66 months
Contract dates
1 October 2026 to 1 April 2030
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
85000000, 98000000, 85311300

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  4. Contract ends
The buyer

London Borough of Brent

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The supplier

Coram

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/3627857/advocacy-and-independent-visitor-service-for-children
Buyer reference
CYP-2526-005
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b310
Last checked
5 November 2026

London Borough of Brent. Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service for Children. Contract award, 11 June 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3627857/advocacy-and-independent-visitor-service-for-children (accessed 5 November 2026).