Planning

Soft Marketing Testing exercise- Young Carers, Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Mar 2026 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process, entitled "Soft Marketing Testing exercise - Young Carers, Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services", specifically targeting welfare services for children and young people. This process falls within the services category under the public authority - sub-central government classification. Firm deadlines include a closing date for responses via the Chest portal by 5pm on Monday, 20th April 2026, with the engagement milestone scheduled until the end of the day. The buying organisation, located in Wallasey, United Kingdom, is seeking to gather preliminary market engagement information via a questionnaire provided on the mentioned portal.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, primarily for organisations specialised in delivering services to children and young people. It is well-suited for businesses with expertise in young carers, advocacy, and independent visitor services due to its light-touch procurement regime. With a contract period potentially extending from March 2027 to February 2032, businesses with a focus on community welfare and public service enhancement would excel in competing for this opportunity. The procurement method encourages collaboration and innovation to develop solutions tailored to the specific needs of young people in the region.

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Notice Title

Soft Marketing Testing exercise- Young Carers, Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services

Notice Description

Soft Marketing Testing exercise for Young Carers, Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services

Planning Information

Questionnaire to be completed on the Chest portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/register Title- Soft Marketing Testing exercise- Young Carers, Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services Project reference- DN811050 Questions to be raised via the Chest portal Closing date for responses 5pm on Monday 20th April 2026 If you experience any technical difficulties registering or using The Chest, please contact support: Email: procontractsuppliers@proactis.com

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067437
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027517-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Notice Documents

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