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Children's Rights Service - Advocacy and Independent Visitor Provision

The service requires supporting a minimum of 40 children and young people concurrently, including advocacy for those with disabilities or in private fostering arrangements. The provider must supply representatives for at least 50 Child Protection or ACYP meetings annually. The delivery model must align with statutory duties under the Children Act 1989 and Care Planning Regulations 2010, ensuring a child-centred approach to participation and decision-making processes.

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Awarded value
£389k
As published
Published
31 March 2026
Awarded
27 August 2026
Citizens Advice Mid Mercia
Contract length
24 months
Ends 19 November 2028

What the contract covers

Standard contract

Provision of independent advocacy, representation, and visitor services for looked-after children, young people in care, and those requiring child protection support.

  • Provision of an independent Children's Rights Service including advocacy, representation, and Independent Visitor services for children and young people who are looked after or leaving care, privately fostered, have disabilities, or require advocacy for Child Protection Conferences

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Standard contract
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
36 months
Extensions
24 months
Longest it can run
60 months
Contract dates
20 November 2026 to 19 November 2028
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
85000000

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  2. Contract awardedto Citizens Advice Mid Mercia
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  4. Contract ends
The buyer

Derby City Council

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The supplier

Citizens Advice Mid Mercia

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/357387/children-s-rights-service-advocacy-and-independent-visitor-provision
Buyer reference
TD2371
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06789f
Last checked
5 November 2026

Derby City Council. Children's Rights Service - Advocacy and Independent Visitor Provision. Contract award, 31 March 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/357387/children-s-rights-service-advocacy-and-independent-visitor-provision (accessed 5 November 2026).