# Independent Visitor Service

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by London Borough of Lewisham.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [London Borough of Lewisham](/buyers/london-borough-of-lewisham/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Action for Children](/suppliers/action-for-children/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £280,550
- Award date: 9 February 2024
- Published: 20 February 2024
- Contract start: 1 March 2024
- Contract end: 28 February 2029
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 876ebfd0-cd74-4c18-96e4-37638639d50d-725122
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4aec441-6023-4fff-aa47-08e72a741dfd

## Description

Lewisham Council \(the Council\) invites you to submit a Tender for an Independent Visitor Service\. The Service Provider will run an Independent Visitor service for Children, Young People, Looked After Children\. The aim of Independent Visiting is to make sure that children who are isolated from their families for various reasons have a 'befriender' who is able to offer them a connection outside of their accommodation placement\. This is particularly important for children who have no contact with their birth families\. \\r This contract will be procured through an open process\. There will be only a single stage to the process\. \\r \\r Please Visit the London Tenders Portal to view and access the tender opportunity\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/876ebfd0-cd74-4c18-96e4-37638639d50d-725122)