Children’s Rights and Advocacy Services

Leeds City Council is seeking a provider to deliver Children’s Rights and Advocacy Services, ensuring that children and young people understand their rights and can access independent advocacy, information, advice and support when required.

The service is intended to ensure that children and young people are aware of their rights and are able to access advocacy where appropriate. It also includes the provision of independent advocacy, information, advice and support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disabilities, including young people up to the age of 25 where an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan is in place.

The Council is procuring a service that supports children and young people to understand their rights while providing access to independent advocacy where this is required.

Contract Information

Buyer: Leeds City Council

Deadline: 10 July 2026 – 12:00pm

Enquiry Deadline: 3 July 2026 – 12:00pm

Contract Value: £1,169,545 excluding VAT (£1,403,454 including VAT)

Delivery Length: Initial contract from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029, with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months, giving a potential maximum term to 31 December 2031.

Tender Link: Click here

Evaluation Criteria

The contract will be awarded using the following criteria:

• Quality – 60%
• Price – 40%

Procurement Information

The procurement is being undertaken using an Open Procedure under the Light Touch regime.

The Council has confirmed that this opportunity was previously published but not awarded. Market engagement was undertaken prior to the original procurement.

This opportunity reflects continued investment in independent advocacy and rights-based services that help children and young people, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, access information, advice and support across Leeds.

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