# Advocacy and Independent Visitors Services

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [London Borough of Merton](/buyers/london-borough-of-merton/contract-awards)
- Published: 20 November 2023
- Planned start: 1 April 2024
- Planned end: 31 March 2028
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: a10ceae5-eb85-4c45-857a-cc6785a22a41-699809
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd64a5cf-6315-4f91-a321-4e7ab3e632e1

## 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\.

## Related contract awards

- [London Youth Games & London Mini Marathon Championship Coordinator](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-430e1c8e-bc5c-4214-9881-964742a40a4e): London Borough of Merton
- [Monitoring Support and Data Management Services for Continuous Air Quality Monitoring Sites](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-0256c763-8f2b-4fc5-b131-58bd6a5f6fed): London Borough of Merton
- [Transformation Programme](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-a8bf687c-181c-48ac-a523-15f7dac736fb): London Borough of Merton

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a10ceae5-eb85-4c45-857a-cc6785a22a41-699809)