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Children's Rights and Advocacy

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2026 at 17:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Children's Rights and Advocacy" service. This procurement, categorised under welfare services for children and young people, is aimed at providing information, advice, and advocacy to children and young people within the UKD3 region of the United Kingdom. The tender process, which follows an open procurement method under a light-touch regime, is currently active with a submission deadline set for 3rd August 2026. Prospective bidders can make inquiries until 27th July 2026. The contract, valued at £120,000 (£144,000 gross), is planned to commence on 1st October 2026, with possibilities for extensions. The procurement stage is at the tender phase, seeking to enhance the support available to the youth, with Star Procurement providing assistance in the process.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on delivering welfare services to expand their customer base by addressing the specific needs of children and young people. Companies specialising in individualised and inclusive support, particularly those classified as SMEs or within the VCSE sector, are well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this process, businesses can secure a substantial project within the public sector and leverage their expertise in delivering high-calibre, age-appropriate services. The award criteria will focus 60% on quality, 20% on social value, and 20% on price, providing an advantage to those with a robust track record in delivering quality outcome-driven services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Rights and Advocacy

Notice Description

The service is intended to provide children and young people with information, advice, and advocacy to support them in understanding their rights, expressing their views, and navigating available services. It will deliver accessible, age-appropriate support through proactive outreach. The service offers individualised and inclusive support tailored to each child's needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract duration is 12 months, with the option to extend for up to two 6-month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063012-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

STAR PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHTON UNDER LYNE
Postcode
OL6 0GS
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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