---
title: "Children's Rights Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06711d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-23"
---

# Children's Rights Support Service

Buyer: NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06711d

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## Summary

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of a Children's Rights Support Service, aimed at promoting and embedding children's rights in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The project falls under the public authority-sub-central government classification and benefits from Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement method utilised was direct, below the threshold, and without competition, under the special "light-touch" regime. The contract, titled "Children’s Rights Support Service," was signed on 19th March 2026, with service delivery commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2029. The procurement focuses on health and social work services within the UK region UKL17.

The contract provides substantial opportunities for growth and development, particularly for businesses with expertise in the field of children's rights and social work. It involves delivering specialist, independent advice, challenge, training, and participation support aimed at diverse stakeholders, including council officers and children and young people. Business entities that can demonstrate a high level of credibility, independence, and have established relationships with the local council would be well-suited for this tender. Such businesses can benefit significantly from maintaining service continuity to ensure successful outcomes while boosting their credibility and trust within the community.

## Notice

Provision of a Children's Rights Support Service to support Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council to promote and embed children's rights in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The service provides specialist, independent advice, challenge, training and participation support to Children and Young People's Services, elected members and wider stakeholders. The service requires a high level of independence, credibility and trust, developed through long standing relationships with children and young people and Council officers. Continuity of delivery is critical to maintaining these relationships and ensuring effective outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026158-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,980 |
| Contracts value | £90,980 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORT TALBOT |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA13 1PJ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL44 Neath Port Talbot |
| Local authority | Neath Port Talbot |
| Electoral ward | Aberavon |
| Westminster constituency | Aberafan Maesteg |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEATH PORT TALBOT CHILDREN’S RIGHTS UNIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 11:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026158-2026
- 23 Mar 2026 at 10:59 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026142-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026158-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026142-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npt.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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