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title: "WCC Parental Advocacy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06620a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-02"
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# WCC Parental Advocacy

Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06620a

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## Summary

Warwickshire County Council has recently completed its procurement process for the "WCC Parental Advocacy" contract, focusing on the provision of health and social work services. The tender, which falls under the industry category of health and social work, was aimed at enhancing support for families involved in statutory Child Protection processes. Located in the UKG region of the United Kingdom, the procurement process followed an open competition method and was part of the council's participation in the national Families First for Children Pathfinder Programme. The award was made on 2nd June 2026, with a contract period starting on 1st July 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the health and social work sector, especially those equipped to deliver family advocacy services. Companies with expertise in supporting vulnerable families and improving engagement in social services are well-suited to compete in such contracts. The process encouraged participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), highlighting the interest in fostering growth amongst these business types by awarding the contract to Dudley Lodge, a local SME. This environment offers businesses a platform to expand their presence in public sector health and social care services, contributing to improved community outcomes while benefiting from stable, long-term contracts.

## Notice

Parents and carers involved in statutory Child Protection processes frequently experience distress, confusion and a lack of meaningful involvement, which can lead to disengagement and poorer outcomes for families and Children / Young People (CYP). As part of Warwickshire County Council's (WCC) participation in Wave 2 of the national Families First for Children Pathfinder Programme (FFCP), there is a requirement to provide a dedicated Parental Representation and Advocacy Service to ensure families are informed, supported and empowered throughout Child Protection processes. This service aims to reduce trauma, stigma and isolation, whilst also building trust and improving engagement. Therefore, resulting in better outcomes for families and CYP. Data from November 2024 to November 2025 highlights the scale of need for this service, with 715 Section 47 (of the Children's Act 1989) enquiries (S47), and 297 Initial Child Protection Conferences (ICPC), held. These involved a combined total of 1807 children.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051952-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | £540,000 |
| Awards value | £540,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARWICK |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV34 4SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford |
| Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DUDLEY LODGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 13:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051952-2026
- 4 Mar 2026 at 13:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019458-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051952-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019458-2026
  4th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dudleylodge.co.uk
- http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/warwickshirecc/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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