--- title: "Children and Young People Independent Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0609a7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0609a7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0609a7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0609a7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-14" --- # Children and Young People Independent Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0609a7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0609a7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0609a7.json) ## Summary Manchester City Council is currently in the tendering stage for the "Children and Young People Independent Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service," aimed at providing crucial social work services in the Manchester region. The procurement process follows an open procedure, inviting potential bidders via the Chest e-business portal to submit their tenders electronically by 19th May 2026. Interested parties must address all clarification queries by 12th May 2026 as stipulated in the tender documents. The service is structured under the light touch regime and involves social work and related services, with a gross contract value of £835,975. The award for this contract is expected to be finalised by 28th July 2026, with the service commencing on 1st November 2026. This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) focused on delivering social value and quality services in the field of children's advocacy and support. Businesses involved in social work and health services can benefit significantly by leveraging their expertise to fulfil the service requirements of advocating for cared-for children and addressing issues of homelessness among 16- and 17-year-olds. Moreover, the procurement evaluation criteria prioritise quality and social value, offering organisations with innovative service delivery models, the potential to enhance their market presence by aligning with the council's objectives. With a contract period spanning up to 31st October 2029 and the option to renew, this tender provides enduring growth prospects for businesses committed to making a positive impact on the community. ## Notice Children and Young People Independent Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service Service requirements for the provision of: An Advocacy and Independent visitor Service for: - Manchester Cared for Children and Young People who are Care Leavers. - 16- and 17-year-old who are at risk of becoming homeless. - Care experience/d Children and young people who want to make a complaint or representation about the services they are receiving from the Authority. - An Independent Visitor service for Cared for children from 8 to 18 years old ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: There is an option to extend for an additional 1 year + 1 year. ### Planning Information Manchester City Council in a bid to co-design the contract, invites existing and prospective providers of Children and Young People Advocacy and Independent Visitors service to submit a brief outlining their capacity and capability to deliver the specified provision. Submissions should be sent to: Bukola Aransiola, Senior Commissioning & Contracts Officer Bukola.Aransiola@manchester.gov.uk by 30th January 2026. In the brief, Manchester City Council seeks to understand Market capacity and capability Innovative delivery options Potential Risks, barriers and cost drivers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033690-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 May 2026 | | Future notice date | 30 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £696,646 | | Lots value | £696,646 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M60 2LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD33 Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 14 Apr 2026 at 11:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033690-2026 - 20 Jan 2026 at 11:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004693-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033690-2026 14th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004693-2026 20th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=defb8cde-e037-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=e9fb8cde-e037-f111-813c-005056b64545 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.manchester.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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