Decision details

To undertake a procurement exercise to award a contract for the provision of Independent Visitors within CYPS.

To procure a contract for the Independent Visitor (IV) service.

The scheme has demonstrated impact beyond recreational value. Many young people have reported feeling safe and supported enough to share their thoughts, worries, and feelings with their independent visitor —someone outside of their professional network. This highlights the independent visitor scheme’s role in promoting emotional wellbeing and relational stability for children in care.