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Provision of Children's Advocacy Service in Buckinghamshire

The service provides independent advocacy for children and young people receiving local authority care, including those with disabilities, unaccompanied minors, and those in secure or psychiatric units. The provider must facilitate participation in care reviews, help raise concerns, and support young carers lacking adult support. The service operates across diverse settings, including out-of-county placements, to ensure children's voices are heard and their rights are protected throughout the care process.

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Awarded value
£188k
As published
Published
24 July 2026
Awarded
24 July 2026
National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)
Contract length
12 months
Ends 30 June 2027

What the contract covers

Provision of statutory children and young people's advocacy services to support care planning, rights protection, and self-advocacy skill development.

  • Give children and young people the opportunity to have their voices heard and enable them to actively participate and put forward their preferences in processes involving their future care.
  • Provide positive role models to help shape children's and young people's futures and develop their self-advocacy skills.
  • Provide statutory advocacy support for children receiving local-authority care and support, including participation in care-package reviews or setup, raising concerns and protecting rights.

Terms and requirements

Procedure
Direct award
Initial term
12 months
Contract dates
1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
CPV codes
85000000

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  2. Contract awardedto National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
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Buckinghamshire Council

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National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/3846719/provision-of-children-s-advocacy-service-in-buckinghamshire
Buyer reference
BC/0001609
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d371
Last checked
4 November 2026

Buckinghamshire Council. Provision of Children's Advocacy Service in Buckinghamshire. Contract award, 24 July 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3846719/provision-of-children-s-advocacy-service-in-buckinghamshire (accessed 4 November 2026).