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Opportunity overview
Herefordshire Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Childrens Rights and Advocacy Service and Independent Visitors Service.
The procurement is divided into two lots:
• Lot 1 - Childrens Rights and Advocacy Service
• Lot 2 - Independent Visitors Service
Bidders may submit a tender for one or both Lots depending on the services they are able to deliver and their capability and capacity to meet the requirements of the relevant Lot(s). The Council intends to appoint a maximum of one supplier for each Lot.
Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.
Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
DN828381
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Herefordshire Council has published this contract opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal' (project reference DN828381).
Interested parties are invited to review the tender documentation by registering on the portal (ProContract) and expressing an interest in the opportunity.
Please note that tenders must be submitted exclusively via the Procontract e-tendering portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk by the closing date and time as indicated in the timetable. Submissions received by any other means will not be considered.
To register with ProContract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
Published risks
During the contract term, changes to legislation, statutory guidance, regulatory requirements or National Standards may materially affect the service specification, delivery model, staffing requirements, reporting obligations or cost of delivery. The nature and extent of any such changes cannot be fully determined at the time of tender and may adversely affect satisfactory contract performance if they occur. The Contract may therefore require modification in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 should this known risk materialise.
The tender has been extended:
Enquiry deadline: revised date and time, 19.10.26, 12 noon GMT
Tender submission deadline: revised date and time, 30.10.26, 12 noon GMT
Id
095052-2026
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Childrens Rights and Advocacy Services
Description
Children's Rights and Advocacy Service for eligible children and young people accessing Herefordshire children's social care services. This includes children in need, children subject to child protection plans, children looked after, care leavers up to the age of 25 and 16/17-year-olds who are presenting as homeless.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
1,150,800
Amount
959,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
58
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
12
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Price
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Contract period
Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jan 2034, 23:59
Renewal
Description
Up to 24 months subject to demand, contractor's satisfactory performance, governance and budget approvals.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Independent Visitors Service
Description
The delivery of the Independent Visitors Service for Care Experienced and Care Leavers of Herefordshire.
The Independent Visitor Service provides children and young people in care with access to a consistent, independent and trusted adult relationship that promotes their wellbeing, resilience and positive outcomes.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
445,200
Amount
371,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
58
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
12
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Price
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Contract period
Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jan 2034, 23:59
Renewal
Description
Up to 24 months subject to demand, contractor's satisfactory performance, governance and budget approvals.
3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
3 VERSIONS
1
082761-2026Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·
2
088286-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
3
095052-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Herefordshire Council is seeking providers for two children’s social-care support services: children’s rights and advocacy (Lot 1) and independent visitors for care-experienced children and care leavers (Lot 2). Bidders may tender for either or both lots, with up to one supplier appointed per lot.
Who this may suit
Suitable for organisations able to deliver children’s advocacy and/or independent visitor services in Herefordshire, with the capability and capacity for the lot(s) bid.
Key points identified
Capability and capacityBidders must be able to deliver the services and have the capability and capacity to meet the requirements of each lot bid.Evidence: “Bidders may submit a tender for one or both Lots depending on the services they are able to deliver and their capability and capacity to meet the requirements of the relevant Lot(s).”
Lot 1 service usersEligible children and young people accessing Herefordshire children’s social care, including children in need, children subject to child protection plans, looked-after children, care leavers up to age 25, and homeless 16/17-year-olds.Evidence: Lot 1 description.
Lot 2 service outcomeProvide care-experienced children and care leavers with access to a consistent, independent and trusted adult relationship promoting wellbeing, resilience and positive outcomes.Evidence: Lot 2 description.
96% approved-analysis confidence5 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
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Herefordshire Council is seeking providers for two children’s social-care support services: children’s rights and advocacy (Lot 1) and independent visitors for care-experienced children and care leavers (Lot 2). Bidders may tender for either or both lots, with up to one supplier appointed per lot.
Who this may suit
Suitable for organisations able to deliver children’s advocacy and/or independent visitor services in Herefordshire, with the capability and capacity for the lot(s) bid.
Key deliverables
Lot 1: Children’s Rights and Advocacy Service for eligible children and young people using Herefordshire children’s social care.
Lot 2: Independent Visitors Service providing consistent, independent and trusted adult relationships for children and young people in care.
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
5 criteria identified
Capability and capacity
98% confidence
Bidders must be able to deliver the services and have the capability and capacity to meet the requirements of each lot bid.
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“Bidders may submit a tender for one or both Lots depending on the services they are able to deliver and their capability and capacity to meet the requirements of the relevant Lot(s).”
Lot 1 service users
99% confidence
Eligible children and young people accessing Herefordshire children’s social care, including children in need, children subject to child protection plans, looked-after children, care leavers up to age 25, and homeless 16/17-year-olds.
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Lot 1 description.
Lot 2 service outcome
99% confidence
Provide care-experienced children and care leavers with access to a consistent, independent and trusted adult relationship promoting wellbeing, resilience and positive outcomes.
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Lot 2 description.
Lots that may be bid
99% confidence
One or both lots.
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“Bidders may submit a tender for one or both Lots.”
Supplier eligibility conditions
98% confidence
Unknown.
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No specific economic, financial, technical, professional, insurance, company-size or certification conditions are supplied.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Total estimated value
99% confidence
Up to £1,330,000.
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Opportunity value_max: GBP 1,330,000; lot values are £959,000 and £371,000.
Lot 1 value
99% confidence
£959,000.
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Lot 1 value_amount: 959000 GBP.
Lot 2 value
99% confidence
£371,000.
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Lot 2 value_amount: 371000 GBP.
Awards
99% confidence
Maximum one supplier per lot.
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“The Council intends to appoint a maximum of one supplier for each Lot.”
Contract term and payment terms
99% confidence
Unknown.
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No contract dates, duration or payment terms are supplied.
Delivery
Delivery area
96% confidence
Herefordshire (UKG11).
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Delivery location region: UKG11; services are for Herefordshire children’s social care users.
Lot 1 delivery
99% confidence
Children’s Rights and Advocacy Service.
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Lot 1 title and description.
Lot 2 delivery
99% confidence
Independent Visitors Service.
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Lot 2 title and description.
Contract start and end dates
99% confidence
Unknown.
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contract_start_at and contract_end_at are not supplied.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Procedure
99% confidence
Open procedure.
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procurement_method_details: Open procedure.
Notice status
99% confidence
Open tender.
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display_status: open; source_status: active.
Submission deadline
99% confidence
30 October 2026, 12:00 UTC.
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submission_deadline: 2026-10-30T12:00:00Z.
Buyer
99% confidence
Herefordshire Council.
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buyer_name: Herefordshire Council.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Single-supplier award per lot
99% confidence
Only one supplier is intended to be appointed for each lot, creating a competitive winner-takes-lot outcome.
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“The Council intends to appoint a maximum of one supplier for each Lot.”
Supplier selection requirements
98% confidence
Unknown from supplied notice data.
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No detailed selection or award criteria, safeguarding requirements, insurance requirements or tender documentation are supplied.
Contract duration
99% confidence
Unknown.
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No contract start, end date or duration is supplied.
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