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title: "The Provision of Children's Rights, Independent Visiting and Advocacy"
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buyer: "STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# The Provision of Children's Rights, Independent Visiting and Advocacy

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ded08955-b0ba-4503-a710-9de211e34b53

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## Summary

The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tender submissions for "The Provision of Children's Rights, Independent Visiting and Advocacy," aimed at delivering services for looked after children and young people in Stockport. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 6th October 2021. The contract, valued at £150,000, is intended to commence on 1st April 2022 and will run for three years, concluding on 31st March 2025, under an open procedure procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in advocacy services or those focused on children's welfare and rights. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will particularly benefit from this tender, as the council seeks to promote an effective service for its young population. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in providing advocacy and support services are well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to both community welfare and their own growth.

## Notice

There is a statutory duty for all local authorities to provide advocacy services and independent visitors for looked after children and young people. The current children's rights, advocacy and independent visitor service within Stockport was established, in its current form, in 2018. It has been delivered by an external provider, with the current contract expiring in March 2022. The successful bidder will be able to develop, promote and consolidate an active and effective service for the children and young people of Stockport.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98157cc3-f945-4cb7-8214-edb88e1007fe |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2021 at 17:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98157cc3-f945-4cb7-8214-edb88e1007fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98157cc3-f945-4cb7-8214-edb88e1007fe
  6th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f9d48457-330f-ec11-810e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stockport.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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