# Provision of an Independent Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service to Children and Young People

> A sourced UK public-sector contract award published by Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council](/buyers/bournemouth-christchurch-and-poole-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [Coram Voice](/contract-winners/coram-voice/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £700,000
- Tender value: £700,000
- Award date: 15 November 2022
- Published: 23 November 2022
- Contract start: 1 March 2023
- Contract end: 28 February 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 6b4f13ea-4247-4419-bf4f-fe52a3fe4519-592660
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcac1b59-3ef9-4604-ba66-f83bb914332d

## Description

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking tenders for the procurement of an Independent Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service to Children and Young People\. 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 about their lives\. The Council's vision is that all children and young people in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole \(BCP\) 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\. Independent Visitors provide children in care with a trusted adult to visit, advise and befriend them\. Research indicates that a long-term, safe and trusted independent adult can make a significant difference to the wellbeing of a child in care\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b4f13ea-4247-4419-bf4f-fe52a3fe4519-592660)