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Children's Rights Support Service

NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Mar 2026 at 11:18

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23 Mar 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of a Children's Rights Support Service, aimed at promoting and embedding children's rights in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The project falls under the public authority-sub-central government classification and benefits from Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement method utilised was direct, below the threshold, and without competition, under the special "light-touch" regime. The contract, titled "Children’s Rights Support Service," was signed on 19th March 2026, with service delivery commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2029. The procurement focuses on health and social work services within the UK region UKL17.

The contract provides substantial opportunities for growth and development, particularly for businesses with expertise in the field of children's rights and social work. It involves delivering specialist, independent advice, challenge, training, and participation support aimed at diverse stakeholders, including council officers and children and young people. Business entities that can demonstrate a high level of credibility, independence, and have established relationships with the local council would be well-suited for this tender. Such businesses can benefit significantly from maintaining service continuity to ensure successful outcomes while boosting their credibility and trust within the community.

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Notice Title

Children's Rights Support Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Children's Rights Support Service to support Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council to promote and embed children's rights in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The service provides specialist, independent advice, challenge, training and participation support to Children and Young People's Services, elected members and wider stakeholders. The service requires a high level of independence, credibility and trust, developed through long standing relationships with children and young people and Council officers. Continuity of delivery is critical to maintaining these relationships and ensuring effective outcomes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06711d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026158-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,980 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£90,980 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA13 1PJ
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEATH PORT TALBOT CHILDREN’S RIGHTS UNIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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