Children's rights, advocacy and independent visitors
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is procuring children’s rights, advocacy and independent visitor services to meet its statutory responsibilities toward children and young people in care and others receiving specified social care support. The service must be available to Stockport children and young people aged 0–25 who have a social worker or personal adviser, including those subject to a Tier 3 Team Around the Child plan, Child Protection Plan, care arrangements, or a Pathway Plan, as well as care leavers with a personal adviser. Key expectations are to provide accessible independent advocacy and independent visitor support that enables eligible children and young people to understand and exercise their rights and have their views represented. The estimated contract value is £175,000, although the contract duration is not stated in the available information. Delivery is required within Stockport, in the UKD3 region of the United Kingdom. The critical qualification is the ability to deliver the statutory children’s advocacy and independent visitor provision for the full range of eligible children and young people aged 0–25.
Buyer: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 5 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £175k
- Bids close: 5 Nov 2026
- Location: Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester South East, Greater Manchester South West
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2030
- Category: Welfare services for children and young people (85311300)
From the official notice
There is a statutory duty for all local authorities to provide advocacy services and independent visitors for looked after children and young people. The children's rights and advocacy service will be available to all Stockport children and young people who have a Social Worker, or a Personal Adviser. Children and young people aged between 0-25 can be supported. This will include children and young people subject to a Team around the Child Plan at Tier 3; children and young people subject to a Child Protection Plan, looked after children, and those young people who have a Pathway Plan. Care leavers with a personal adviser can also access the service.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 5 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £175k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has reserved it for small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises. Check the official notice to confirm you qualify.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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