--- title: "Children's Rights and Advocacy Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050340" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050340" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050340.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050340.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-27" --- # Children's Rights and Advocacy Service Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050340 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050340) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050340.json) ## Summary Leeds City Council, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, initiated a procurement process for the "Children's Rights and Advocacy Service" with an open and competitive flexible procedure. Despite initial planning and an active tender stage, the procurement was eventually cancelled on 27th June 2025, following market feedback that prompted a reconsideration of options. Initially, the tender was focused on providing guidance and social work services without accommodation across the United Kingdom, with substantial funding allocated (GBP 1,119,545) and a planned contract period from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, including potential extensions. Key procurement activities included a Bidder's Question and Answer session, evaluations based on quality and price, and a planned award period ending on 21st July 2025. However, due to cancellation, a new opportunity is expected to be announced for these services in due course. This procurement opportunity presented significant growth potential for businesses specialising in social work services without accommodation, particularly those with experience in advocacy and guidance for children and young people with special needs. The competitive process was open to SMEs and VCSEs, providing a diversified range of businesses the chance to compete. By meeting the high-quality thresholds and demonstrating robust service provision capabilities, businesses could secure a lucrative contract with the potential for extensions and continued collaboration with Leeds City Council. The tender encouraged innovative models where out-of-area casework could be managed locally, offering businesses the chance to refine and expand their service models within this strategic area. ## Notice Service to meet these outcomes: 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. There is a Bidder's Question and Answer session during the tender period on Friday 20th June, 11-12noon (Microsoft Teams) - no need to book, details are in the Tender Instructions pack in Section 1. Just click the link and join to ask your questions. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Up to 24 months extension in any combination ### Planning Information Market sounding exercise to engage with potential providers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035852-2025 | | Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | 30 Apr 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | 2030-04-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,119,545 | | Lots value | £1,119,545 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Cancelled | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | Missing | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 1UR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312310 - Guidance services ## Release History - 27 Jun 2025 at 14:06 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035852-2025 - 16 Jun 2025 at 15:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032724-2025 - 15 Apr 2025 at 13:17 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015264-2025 - 15 Apr 2025 at 13:09 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015259-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035852-2025 27th June 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032724-2025 16th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015264-2025 15th April 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015259-2025 15th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=94455&B= - https://www.leeds.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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