Independent Visitors Service
The contract covers an Independent Visitors Service for the London Borough of Hackney, a local authority responsible for council services including support and safeguarding for children and young people. The provider must recruit volunteers from the community and match them with children and young people in care, providing an ongoing befriending and independent support relationship for those placed both within Hackney and outside the borough. The service is evaluated on quality and price, with delivery expected to be managed by a London-based provider whose main economic activity is carried out within London. The contract value and initial duration are not specified in the available information, but the Council may extend the contract by one year subject to satisfactory performance. The most critical eligibility requirement is that the provider is geographically based in London and conducts its main economic activity there.
Buyer: London Borough of Hackney. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 1 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £478k
- Bids close: 9 Nov 2026
- Location: Inner London - East, Hackney and Newham
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2031
- Category: Health and social work services (85000000)
From the official notice
The Council is seeking a London Based Provider to recruit and match volunteer Independent Visitors from the community to befriend children and young people placed both inside and outside of Hackney.This procurement will be limited by geographical location to providers whose main economic activity is delivered within London.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 9 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £478k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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