Published date: 29 October 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 28 November 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Welfare services for children and young people - 85311300

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

LEWISHAM001-DN439895-23553713

Published date

29 October 2019

Closing date

28 November 2019

Contract start date

1 March 2020

Contract end date

28 February 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The London Borough of Lewisham is seeking to commission an Independent Visitor service for Looked After Children. The service will recruit, train and support volunteers to visit and befriend children and young people. The aim of the Independent Visitor role will be to help these young people to develop self-esteem and confidence through providing consistent and reliable friendships and sharing interests and activities.


About the buyer

Contact name

Emily Newell

Address

3rd Floor Laurence House
1 Catford Road
Catford
SE6 4RU
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 2083149254

Email

emily.newell@lewisham.gov.uk

Website

http://www.lewisham.gov.uk