Independent Visitors
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Lots
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Published
14 Apr 2026
Description
North Yorkshire Council (the Council) has a requirement for a contract for Independent Visitors. It is a statutory requirement for Local Authorities to provide Independent Visitors (IVs) to looked after children who may benefit from the service. Independent Visitors are volunteers who are matched with one child that they will visit once a month with a minimum commitment of 12 months.
Scope
- Reference
- 543-NYC-CY
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 May 2026 to 30 Apr 2028Possible extension to 30 Apr 2031
OTE 1 - 01/05/2028 - 30/04/2030 OTE 2 - 01/05/2030 - 30/04/2031
- CPV classifications
- 85000000
- Contract locations
- Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Safeguarding | quality | 25.00% |
| Question 2 | Collaboration | quality | 15.00% |
| Question 3 | Lone working | quality | 15.00% |
| Question 4 | Processes and Policies | quality | 15.00% |
| Question 5 | Social Value | quality | 10.00% |
| Pricing | — | price | 20.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Please see PA2023 Volume 1 The Specification
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Below threshold - open competition
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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