Contract awardedIndependent visitor service

Provision of a Children's Rights and Advocacy Service

Delivery of statutory advocacy and children's rights services, ensuring young people in care or subject to child protection processes have access to independent representation and support. The service focuses on empowering children to express their views, wishes, and feelings regarding decisions affecting their lives, in accordance with legislative requirements for advocacy provision.

Awarded value
£42k
As published
Published
30 March 2026
Contract length
6 months
Ends 30 September 2026

What the contract covers

Provision of independent children's rights and advocacy services to support young people within local authority care and safeguarding systems.

Terms and requirements

Procedure
Direct award
Initial term
6 months
Contract dates
1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
CPV codes
85300000

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Lifecycle

  1. Published
  2. Contract awardedto National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
The buyer

Halton Borough Council

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National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/357301/provision-of-a-children-s-rights-and-advocacy-service
Buyer reference
136W25
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067839
Last checked
5 November 2026

Halton Borough Council. Provision of a Children's Rights and Advocacy Service. Contract award, 30 March 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/357301/provision-of-a-children-s-rights-and-advocacy-service (accessed 5 November 2026).