Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service for Children

London Borough of Brent

Published: Jun 15, 2026

Updated: Jun 24, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector, with a focus on Primary Healthcare. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 410,355. Proposals must be submitted before July 13, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Advocacy Service.
The Council has a duty to offer an independent advocacy service to care experienced young people, children subject to a child protection plan and children in need. The main purpose is to empower and enable young people to have a voice by providing independent information, advice, support and advocacy. It provides a confidential opportunity to share information and concerns about their care or treatment, to be informed of their rights and be able to access independent representation. Advocacy should be led by the views, wishes of children and young people, and champion the rights and needs of children and young people. These measures must be implemented alongside relevant guidance including Effective Advocacy for Looked-After Children, Children in Need and Care Leavers 2023 and adapt to new guidance released.
The Council also has a duty to provide independent advocacy to 16 and 17 year-old people who may be homeless and/or require accommodation. The service needs to provide independent advocacy to this cohort of young people so that they can make an informed decision about their accommodation.
The Independent Visitor Service .
Independent Visitors can play an important role in safeguarding children in care, helping to identify problems early and to secure for them the help and support they need to flourish. An Independent Visitor is an adult who has been trained to befriend a child in care, take an interest in their welfare, spend time with them, offer advice, support and guidance, and encourage them to take part in challenging and stimulating personal development activities. Independent Visitors provide positive influences in the lives of children in care, encourage them to express their concerns about issues or query where they are unhappy about any aspects of their care. By maintaining productive relationships with children in care, Independent Visitors help to raise their self-esteem, confidence and ability to nurture trusting and healthy relationships while safeguarding these children.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 15, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 056373-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About London Borough of Brent

London Borough of Brent has issued 47 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 22 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Health & Medical, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 13, 2026. You have 19 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by London Borough of Brent in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £410,355 - £410,355. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 056373-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.