Open tenders / Health & social care
Open tender · Notice 093929-2026
Children's rights, advocacy and independent visitors
- Value
- £175k
- Closes
- 5 Nov 2026 (21 days)
- Where
- North West
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2030
In plain English
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council wants a provider to deliver children's rights, advocacy and independent visitor services for looked after children and young people aged 0-25 in Stockport, including those on child protection plans, pathway plans or supported by a personal adviser. The contract runs from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with an estimated value of £175,000.
Good fit for: Organisations experienced in delivering children's advocacy, independent visitor or care-leaver support services.
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What the buyer says
There is a statutory duty for all local authorities to provide advocacy services and independent visitors for looked after children and young people. The children's rights and advocacy service will be available to all Stockport children and young people who have a Social Worker, or a Personal Adviser. Children and young people aged between 0-25 can be supported. This will include children and young people subject to a Team around the Child Plan at Tier 3; children and young people subject to a Child Protection Plan, looked after children, and those young people who have a Pathway Plan. Care leavers with a personal adviser can also access the service.
Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 5 Oct 2026.
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