Advocacy and Independent Visitors Services

Concepts

• health and social work
• morden
• independent visitors services
• advocacy services
• advocacy and independent visitors services
• advocacy
• visitors
• merton
• care leavers
• young people

Location

Morden

Description

The London Borough of Merton (“the Council”) is inviting tenders under the Light Touch Regime to provide Advocacy and Independent Visitors Services for Merton’s Looked After Children and Care Leavers. The Council seeks a provider that will support fulfilment on Merton's statutory obligations to our care experienced children and young people and delivery of our commitment that all our younger residents will live well and thrive in Merton. The provider will need to ensure that our looked after children and care leavers, including those with additional needs and Education Health and Care plans are aware of and have access to advocacy services that ensure their interests are promoted effectively, ensure their rights are respected and their views fully considered and reflected in decision making about their lives. The provider must also ensure that they are given assistance when making or intending to make a complaint.

Renewal Options

The contract will be let on an initial period of 4 years with an option to extend for a period or periods of up to a further 2 years. The maximum contract duration will be a period of 6 years.

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.