Proivder Webinar - TC054 - Children's Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service
Bolton CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
19 October 2026
8 days remaining
Published
23 September 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Bolton Council (The Authority) is running a provider webinar for TC054 - Children's Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service at 15:00-16:00 on 19 October 2026 via Microsoft Teams. Independent advocacy needs to account for all types need up to 18 (25 care leavers)Independent Visiting Service:Children Act 1989 (Schedule 2 Paragraph 17) and the Children and Young Person's Act (2008).
Bolton Council have fulfilled this duty since 2019 by commissioning a service for all children and young people looked after who wish to have an Independent Visitor, promoted particularly for those who may be isolated, live outside of their local home area, or who have limited, or no, family contact.The authority wishes to combine these under one arrangement to provide positive outcomes. The intended contract duration will be 1 April 2027 until 31 March 2030 with up to 2 x 12 month extensions.
Regulations cited
- Care Act 2014
- Child Protection Children's Act 1989
- Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Mental Health Act 2007
- Children Act 1989
Contact & helpdesk
Please email corporate.procurement@bolton.gov.uk if you are interested and they will provide the webinar link.The authority has the statutory function under the Care Act 2014, the Child Protection Children's Act 1989, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 2007 to provide:Advocacy:Independent of the council to avoid perceived conflict of interest, with staff trained in all aspects ofadvocacy with high levels of legal literacy.
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Rings Homecare Service
2 contracts wonlatest 21 Jan 2026£116m
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Age UK (Bolton)
1 contract wonlatest 21 Jan 2026£649,703
total awarded
- 3
Asian Elders Resource Centre
1 contract wonlatest 21 Jan 2026£649,703
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- 4
Autistic Society Greater Manchester Area
1 contract wonlatest 21 Jan 2026£649,703
total awarded
- 5
Bolton Carers Support
1 contract wonlatest 21 Jan 2026£649,703
total awarded
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Bolton CouncilKey Dates
Published
23 September 2026
Submission deadline
19 October 2026
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