Planning

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

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

16 Apr 2026 at 10:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

25 Mar 2026 at 16:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council, acting as the buyer, is undertaking a public procurement process titled "Soft Marketing Testing exercise- Young Carers, Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services." The procurement is in the planning stage, targeting the services industry and specifically welfare services for children and young people. The procurement process is located in Wallasey, United Kingdom (region UKD74), and is part of a special regime known as "light touch." The engagement milestone involves completing a questionnaire on the Chest portal, with an updated closing date for responses set at 5 pm on Monday, 27th April 2026. The opportunity falls under sub-central government public authority classification and covers a contract period starting 1st March 2027, potentially extending until 29th February 2032.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare services for children and young people, enabling them to expand their offerings within the public sector. Organisations that provide advocacy and support for young carers and visitor services, or those with experience in delivering social care, would be strategically positioned to benefit from this contract. As the procurement process is currently in the planning stage, participating companies can leverage the soft marketing testing exercise to align their services with Wirral Council’s requirements, thereby enhancing their prospects of securing future contracts within this category.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067437
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034609-2026
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
16 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 2026Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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