Purpose

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

Decision

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

Reasons for the decision

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.