Tender

Children and Young People Independent Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Planning

20 Jan 2026 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council is currently in the tendering stage for the "Children and Young People Independent Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service," aimed at providing crucial social work services in the Manchester region. The procurement process follows an open procedure, inviting potential bidders via the Chest e-business portal to submit their tenders electronically by 19th May 2026. Interested parties must address all clarification queries by 12th May 2026 as stipulated in the tender documents. The service is structured under the light touch regime and involves social work and related services, with a gross contract value of £835,975. The award for this contract is expected to be finalised by 28th July 2026, with the service commencing on 1st November 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) focused on delivering social value and quality services in the field of children's advocacy and support. Businesses involved in social work and health services can benefit significantly by leveraging their expertise to fulfil the service requirements of advocating for cared-for children and addressing issues of homelessness among 16- and 17-year-olds. Moreover, the procurement evaluation criteria prioritise quality and social value, offering organisations with innovative service delivery models, the potential to enhance their market presence by aligning with the council's objectives. With a contract period spanning up to 31st October 2029 and the option to renew, this tender provides enduring growth prospects for businesses committed to making a positive impact on the community.

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Notice Title

Children and Young People Independent Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service

Notice Description

Children and Young People Independent Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service Service requirements for the provision of: An Advocacy and Independent visitor Service for: - Manchester Cared for Children and Young People who are Care Leavers. - 16- and 17-year-old who are at risk of becoming homeless. - Care experience/d Children and young people who want to make a complaint or representation about the services they are receiving from the Authority. - An Independent Visitor service for Cared for children from 8 to 18 years old

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an option to extend for an additional 1 year + 1 year.

Planning Information

Manchester City Council in a bid to co-design the contract, invites existing and prospective providers of Children and Young People Advocacy and Independent Visitors service to submit a brief outlining their capacity and capability to deliver the specified provision. Submissions should be sent to: Bukola Aransiola, Senior Commissioning & Contracts Officer Bukola.Aransiola@manchester.gov.uk by 30th January 2026. In the brief, Manchester City Council seeks to understand Market capacity and capability Innovative delivery options Potential Risks, barriers and cost drivers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033690-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£696,646 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£696,646 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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