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Children's Rights and Advocacy Service

Leeds City Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

27 Jun 2025 at 15:06

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 16:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

15 Apr 2025 at 14:17

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

15 Apr 2025 at 14:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, initiated a procurement process for the "Children's Rights and Advocacy Service" with an open and competitive flexible procedure. Despite initial planning and an active tender stage, the procurement was eventually cancelled on 27th June 2025, following market feedback that prompted a reconsideration of options. Initially, the tender was focused on providing guidance and social work services without accommodation across the United Kingdom, with substantial funding allocated (GBP 1,119,545) and a planned contract period from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, including potential extensions. Key procurement activities included a Bidder's Question and Answer session, evaluations based on quality and price, and a planned award period ending on 21st July 2025. However, due to cancellation, a new opportunity is expected to be announced for these services in due course.

This procurement opportunity presented significant growth potential for businesses specialising in social work services without accommodation, particularly those with experience in advocacy and guidance for children and young people with special needs. The competitive process was open to SMEs and VCSEs, providing a diversified range of businesses the chance to compete. By meeting the high-quality thresholds and demonstrating robust service provision capabilities, businesses could secure a lucrative contract with the potential for extensions and continued collaboration with Leeds City Council. The tender encouraged innovative models where out-of-area casework could be managed locally, offering businesses the chance to refine and expand their service models within this strategic area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Rights and Advocacy Service

Notice Description

Service to meet these outcomes: To ensure children and young people are aware of their rights and have access to advocacy when required. To also ensure young people are aware of their rights and have access to independent advocacy, information, advice and support in relation to children and young people (up to age 25 where an EHC Plan is in place) with SEN and Disabilities. There is a Bidder's Question and Answer session during the tender period on Friday 20th June, 11-12noon (Microsoft Teams) - no need to book, details are in the Tender Instructions pack in Section 1. Just click the link and join to ask your questions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension in any combination

Planning Information

Market sounding exercise to engage with potential providers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050340
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035852-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,119,545 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,119,545 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-04-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leeds City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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