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Childrens Rights and Advocacy Services

Leeds City Council

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01 Jul 2026 at 12:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for Children's Rights and Advocacy Services, under the industry category of guidance services. The contract is located in Leeds, United Kingdom, and encompasses services aimed at ensuring rights awareness and access to advocacy for children and young people, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disabilities. This procurement is being carried out through an open procedure with a light touch special regime. Key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 3rd July 2026, the tender submission deadline on 10th July 2026, and the award period concluding on 1st October 2026. The contract period is set to start on 1st January 2027 and may extend up to 31st December 2031 with potential renewal for up to 24 months. The estimated contract value is £1,169,545, with a gross value of £1,403,454.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in advocacy and support services for youth with special needs, specifically in the domain of children's rights and independent advocacy. Companies with experience in delivering high-quality guidance services are well-suited to compete, especially those that can demonstrate both cost competitiveness and exceptional service quality, as the award criteria weigh 60% on quality and 40% on price. Engaging with this tender allows businesses to potentially secure a long-term contract with a recognised public authority, thereby expanding their footprint within the public sector and enhancing their portfolio in delivering social services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Childrens Rights and Advocacy Services

Notice Description

To ensure children and young people are aware of their rights and have access to advocacy when required. To also ensure young people are aware of their rights and have access to independent advocacy, information, advice and support in relation to children and young people (up to age 25 where an EHC Plan is in place) with SEN and Disabilities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c12a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061688-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,169,545 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,169,545 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-12-31

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leeds City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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