Tender

Parent and Carer Advocate Service

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Nov 2025 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council is currently seeking tenders for a "Parent and Carer Advocate Service," aimed at assisting families understand and navigate child protection or child in need plans. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with an open competition method under the light-touch regime. This service, classified under Social Work Services (CPV 85310000), is set within the region of UKD74, United Kingdom. The total contract value amounts to £240,000 GBP, with a tender closing date on 4th December 2025 at 12 noon. Potential suppliers must submit their bids electronically by this deadline.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those with experience in family advocacy and child protective services. The contract is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations within the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. With a considerable portion of the evaluation criteria focusing on technical assessment (70%), followed by price (20%) and social value (10%), businesses with a strong capability in offering comprehensive and empathetic family support services stand to benefit. This contract, commencing on 1st February 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027, provides a steady revenue stream and a chance to strengthen community engagement and service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Parent and Carer Advocate Service

Notice Description

To provide support to families in understanding what to expect when their child has been put on a child protection/child in need plan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e501
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075492-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementpeople@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Further Information

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