Independent Visitors Service

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  "id": "008322-2026",
  "tag": [
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  "date": "2026-01-30T10:05:40Z",
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  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PRZC-5592-DDDV",
    "name": "London Borough of Hackney"
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        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2030-12-31T23:59:59+00:00",
          "startDate": "2027-01-01T00:00:00+00:00",
          "maxExtentDate": "2032-12-31T23:59:59+00:00"
        }
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            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
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            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Health and social work services"
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    "title": "Independent Visitors Service",
    "value": {
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      "currency": "GBP",
      "amountGross": 420000
    },
    "status": "planning",
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
    },
    "description": "As a provider of Social Care, the London Borough of Hackney is bound by the Children Act 1989 (Schedule 2, Paragraph 17) to appoint an Independent Visitor for a child who is being looked after by the Authority\nThe aim of the Service is for an organisation  to provide a stable and supportive adult relationship for a cohort of Children that are looked after and under 18 who are isolated from their families.",
    "communication": {
      "futureNoticeDate": "2026-04-01T23:59:59+01:00"
    },
    "specialRegime": [
      "lightTouch"
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    "aboveThreshold": false,
    "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
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  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PRZC-5592-DDDV",
      "name": "London Borough of Hackney",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKI41",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Hackney",
        "postalCode": "E8 1DY",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Hackney Service Centre"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.hackney.gov.uk",
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
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      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PRZC-5592-DDDV",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Claudette Lewis",
        "email": "claudette.lewis@hackney.gov.uk",
        "telephone": "+44 2083563000"
      }
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "planning": {
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      {
        "id": "008322-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008322-2026",
        "format": "text/html",
        "noticeType": "UK2",
        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
        "datePublished": "2026-01-30T10:05:40Z"
      }
    ],
    "milestones": [
      {
        "id": "engagement",
        "type": "engagement",
        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2026-02-28T23:59:59+00:00",
        "description": "The Children and Families service at the London Borough of Hackney is preparing for the upcoming procurement of an Independent Visitor Service, with an anticipated contract start date of 1st January 2027 for a minimum period of 5 years.\nWe invite organisations from the voluntary, community, and independent sectors to attend a market engagement event for providers who may be interested in submitting a tender for this service.\nAbout the Service\nWe are seeking providers to work in partnership with the Local Authority to deliver a high-quality Independent Visitors service for children that are looked after. Successful providers must be committed to embedding Systemic, Trauma Informed and Anti Racist Practice within their service delivery, promoting psychological safety, inclusion, and collaboration with children and families.\nThis engagement will inform the commissioning and  procurement process, which is focused on driving up quality and improving outcomes in line with Hackney’s statutory duties under the Children Act 1989, Children and Families Act 2014, and Equality Act 2010.\nThe Event will take place virtually over the Google Meets Platform on Tuesday 24th February 2026 between 10:00am and 11:00am\nHow to Register Your Interest\nInterested organisations are invited to register their interest in attending the event:\nVia  the portal by completing and uploading the short questionnaire before the deadline \nThe closing date for expressions of interest is Tuesday 17th February at 12pm."
      }
    ]
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}