Tender: Children's Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service – Bolton Borough Council

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The Borough Council of Bolton is seeking a supplier to deliver a Children's Advocacy Service and an Independent Visitors Service split into two streams: an independent advocacy service with staff trained in all aspects of advocacy and high levels of legal literacy covering all types of need up to age 18 (and up to 25 for care leavers), and an Independent Visitors Service for all looked after children (LAC) who wish to have an Independent Visitor, promoted especially for those who may be isolated, living outside their local home area, or with limited or no family contact. The contract is for three years with the option to extend by up to two further 12‑month periods, is intended to commence 1 April 2027, with the Advocacy Service mobilising on 1 April 2027 and the Independent Visitors Service mobilising and commencing on 18 July 2027; both service streams will end on 31 March 2030. This procurement is conducted under the PA23 Act using the Open Procedure under Light Touch.