Children's rights, advocacy and independent visitors
- Buyer
- Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
- Value
- £175,000
- Closes
- 5 November 2026
- Where
- Stockport, the North West
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Stockport Council is looking for a provider to deliver advocacy and independent visitor services for children and young people in their care (aged 0-25). This is a statutory service that supports looked-after children, those on child protection plans, and care leavers by giving them an independent person to speak to and represent their interests.
What the buyer wants
• Provide trained advocates and independent visitors who can meet with children and young people to listen to their concerns and represent their rights • Support children aged 0-25 across multiple categories, including looked-after children, those on child protection plans, and care leavers with a personal adviser • Deliver services that comply with statutory duties under children's rights legislation and work closely with Stockport's social workers and personal advisers
Likely requirements
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This contract requires specialist knowledge of children's advocacy, safeguarding, and statutory duties: most general small businesses without a track record in children's services or advocacy will not be competitive.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
How to write a tender response
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