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Children's Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service

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Response Deadline11/26/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

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Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council is procuring a Children's Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service under the PA23 Act using the Open Procedure under Light Touch. The contract is divided into two service streams: an independent advocacy service for individuals up to age 18 and care leavers up to age 25, and an independent visitors service for looked after children, particularly those who are isolated or have limited family contact. The estimated total value of the contract is 638,300.92 GBP including VAT. The initial contract term is three years, starting 1 April 2027 and ending 31 March 2030, with an option to extend for two additional twelve-month periods until 31 March 2032. The Advocacy Service is scheduled to mobilise on 1 April 2027, while the Independent Visitors Service will commence on 18 July 2027. Award criteria are weighted at 80% for quality and 20% for social value. Mandatory requirements include maintaining a Bolton-based office within the borough boundary and adhering to the National Standards for the Provision of Children's and Young People's Advocacy Services and the National IV Standards. Advocacy staff must possess high levels of legal literacy and remain independent of the Authority to prevent conflicts of interest.

General Info

Bolton Council is procuring children's advocacy and independent visitor services from 2027.

Agency

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

GBR

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council - Children's Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service

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High

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedOct 27

Solicitation

Response DeadlineNov 26

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/26/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 28 days

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyBolton Metropolitan Borough Council

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyBolton Metropolitan Borough Council

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Full Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is looking to procure a contract for the Children's Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the PA23 Act using the Open Procedure under Light Touch. The Services will be split into two service streams: Advocacy An advocacy service to be independent of the Authority to avoid perceived conflict of interest, with staff trained in all aspects of advocacy with high levels of legal literacy. Independent advocacy needs to account for all types of need up to 18 (25 care leavers). Independent Visitors Service A service for all children and young people who are looked after by the authority (LAC) who wish to have an Independent Visitor, promoted particularly for those who may be isolated, live outside of their local home area, or who have limited, or no, family contact.  The contract period will be for three (3) years with the option to extend for up to an additional two (2) x twelve (12) month periods. It is intended for the contract to commence 1 April 2027. The first service stream, being the Advocacy Service, shall mobilise 1 April 2027. The second service stream, Independent Visitors Service, shall mobilise and commence during Quarter 2 on 18 July 2027. Both service streams will end on 31 March 2030.