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Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service 2025

Bristol City Council · Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 03:42.

Opportunity overview

Lot 1: Advocacy Service for Children in Care, Care Leavers and Children Subject to Child Protection Conferences and Lot 2: Independent Visitor Service for Children in Care

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Classification

  • CPV85000000 — Health and social work services

Lots

  • Lot 1. Advocacy Service for Children in Care, Care Leavers and Children Subject to Child Protection Conferences£421.4k · Including VAT
  • Lot 2. Independent Visitor Service for Children in Care£322.6k · Including VAT

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN775586
Status
complete
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
Tenders to be submitted via https://procontract.due-north.com
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Expression Of Interest Deadline
28 Jul 2025, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lot Details

Award criteria

Description
Suppliers may bid for 1 or both Lots The same supplier may be awarded both Lots if ranked first.

Expected award period

Ends
18 Sept 2025, 23:59

Communication

Future Notice Date
27 Jun 2025, 00:59

Special regime

lightTouch

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1. Advocacy Service for Children in Care, Care Leavers and Children Subject to Child Protection Conferences
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Advocacy is about empowering children and young people to make sure that their views and wishes are heard at all times and represented in decision making processes. The Council's vision is that all children and young people in Bristol feel listened to and empowered, have choice and control over their support, and have their rights upheld. Furthermore, the views put forward by children and young people should inform the development of the Council's services. The service will provide advocacy services for Bristol's Children and Young People in Care, Care Leavers and Children and Young People subject to Child Protection conferences.

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
421,395

Renewal

Description
Option to extend twice once for 12 months the second for 9 months. Total contract length if extensions are taken up is 4 years and 9 months.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Lot 1 Quality
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
67
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Lot 1 Social Value
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
13
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Lot 1 Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Nov 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Dec 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2030, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2. Independent Visitor Service for Children in Care
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The service will recruit, train and support appropriate adult volunteers to act as Independent Visitors for children and young people looked after by the Authority. The Visitors role is to befriend and advise these children and contribute towards their social, emotional and educational development

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
322,605

Renewal

Description
Option to extend twice once for 12 months the second for 9 months. Total contract length if extensions are taken up is 4 years and 9 months.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Lot 2 Quality
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
74
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Lot 2 Social Value
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
6
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Lot 2 Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Nov 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Dec 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2030, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
035360-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
26 Jun 2025, 11:55

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
029582-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK3
Description
Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Published
3 Jun 2025, 15:24

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PWXH-3837-PDTD
Name
Bristol City Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK11
Country
GB
Locality
Bristol
Postal Code
BS1 5TR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
City Hall, College Green

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PWXH-3837-PDTD
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Caroline Bennet-Clark
Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-14262108
Name
RECONSTRUCT (CHILDREN AND ADULT SERVICES) LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKD35
Country
GB
Locality
Cheadle
Postal Code
SK8 3SR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Hobart House Oakwater Avenue

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
14262108
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PQCH-2641-DDXW
Scheme
GB-PPON

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
18 Sept 2025, 00:00
Title
Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service 2025 (LOT 1)
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
18 Sept 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
400,330

Renewal

Description
The contract length will be for 3 years, with the option to extend twice once for 12 months the second for 9 months. Total contract length if extensions are taken up is 4 years and 9 months. 2 extensions are available: 1: 01/12/2028-30/11/2029 2: 01/12/2029-31/08/2030

Documents

Entry 1
Id
057871-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
18 Sept 2025, 16:53

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-14262108
Name
RECONSTRUCT (CHILDREN AND ADULT SERVICES) LIMITED

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
14 Oct 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
30 Nov 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Dec 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2030, 23:59

Standstill Period

Ends
29 Sept 2025, 23:59
Award 2
Id
2
Date
18 Sept 2025, 00:00
Title
Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service 2025 (LOT 2)
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
18 Sept 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
306,480

Renewal

Description
The contract length will be for 3 years, with the option to extend twice once for 12 months the second for 9 months. Total contract length if extensions are taken up is 4 years and 9 months. 2 extensions are available: 1: 01/12/2028-30/11/2029 2: 01/12/2029-31/08/2030

Documents

Entry 1
Id
057871-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
18 Sept 2025, 16:53

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-14262108
Name
RECONSTRUCT (CHILDREN AND ADULT SERVICES) LIMITED

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
14 Oct 2025, 23:59

Related lots

2

Contract period

Ends
30 Nov 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Dec 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2030, 23:59

Standstill Period

Ends
29 Sept 2025, 23:59

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1. Advocacy Service for Children in Care, Care Leavers and Children Subject to Child Protection Conferences
Status
active
Award ID
1
Date Signed
13 Nov 2025, 00:00
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
400,330

Period

Ends
30 Nov 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Dec 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The contract length will be for 3 years, with the option to extend twice once for 12 months the second for 9 months. Total contract length if extensions are taken up is 4 years and 9 months. 2 extensions are available: 1: 01/12/2028-30/11/2029 2: 01/12/2029-31/08/2030

Documents

Entry 1
Id
079832-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
4 Dec 2025, 15:22
Entry 2
Id
2
Status
active
Award ID
2
Date Signed
13 Nov 2025, 00:00
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
306,480

Period

Ends
30 Nov 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Dec 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The contract length will be for 3 years, with the option to extend twice once for 12 months the second for 9 months. Total contract length if extensions are taken up is 4 years and 9 months. 2 extensions are available: 1: 01/12/2028-30/11/2029 2: 01/12/2029-31/08/2030

Documents

Entry 1
Id
079832-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
4 Dec 2025, 15:22

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Bristol · UKK11 · BS1 5TR · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-052bbc-2025-12-04T15:22:11ZPlanned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·