Independent Visitors and Advocacy Soft Market Test

The London Borough of Lambeth is seeking feedback from the supply market for its forthcoming retender of the following statutory services: • Independent Visiting - Under section 23ZB (1) (b) of the Children Act 1989 - Care Planning, Placement and Case Review Guidance • Advocacy for Children Looked After (CLA) and Care Leavers - Section 26A of the Children Act 1989 - Adoption and Children Act 2002 - The Advocacy Services and Representations Procedure (Children) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/719), - UN Convention for the Rights of the Child and the Every Child Matters: Next Steps. Please see attached document for further details.