Children's Rights and Advocacy Service

Leeds City Council is seeking to procure a "Children's Rights and Advocacy Service" aimed at ensuring children and young people understand and can access their rights, with an emphasis on advocacy, especially for those with SEN and Disabilities. This procurement falls under the services category, with guidance services as a key component, and is set in the UK region. The procurement process is at the tender stage, utilising an open procedure under a light touch regime.

The contract value is set at £1,403,454 gross, with submissions accepted electronically in English by 22nd December 2025, and the awarding process expected to conclude by 3rd March 2026. The contract term is planned to start on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2029, with possible extensions up to 2031. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy and support services, particularly those with expertise in handling cases involving children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Companies adept at providing independent advocacy, advice, and information are well-suited to compete, especially those capable of delivering high-quality services within the specified budget. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly appealing, given its design to support quality-driven submissions, indicated by the allocation of a 70% quality and 30% price weight in the evaluation criteria. Additionally, the procurement being an 'open procedure' ensures that all qualified businesses have the opportunity to submit a bid, creating a level playing field for businesses to grow and expand their service offerings within this critical sector.