Open tender · United Kingdom · Services

Children's rights, advocacy and independent visitors

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “Children's rights, advocacy and independent visitors”. Bids close on 5 November 2026, 12:00 GMT; the estimated value is £175,000. Who can bid: This procurement is reserved for suppliers from Greater Manchester; Open to small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

Children's rights and advocacy service in Greater Manchester, reserved for local suppliers and social enterprises

Stockport Council is buying a children's rights, advocacy and independent visitors service for children and young people aged 0-25 with a social worker or personal adviser, including looked after children and care leavers. The estimated value is £175,000 excluding VAT, running from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with an option to extend for a further 2 years. It is a below-threshold services contract in Greater Manchester.

Who can win it

  • This procurement is reserved for suppliers from Greater Manchester
  • Open to small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises

Key facts

Estimated value
£175,000
Contract period
1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with an option to extend for a further 2 years
How bids are judged
Most Advantageous Tender, combining quality and price criteria
Published
05 Oct 2026

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