Open18 days left · closes midday, Friday 16 October 2026

Tender for Childrens Rights and Advocacy Services and Independent Visitors Service

Herefordshire Council · Local authority

In brief

Herefordshire Council is looking for suppliers for care and healthcare work (West Midlands).

The estimated value is £1,330,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2027.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Bids close at midday, Friday 16 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 11:59pm, Monday 5 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 16 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 58% · Social Value 12% · Price 30%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

What the notice says

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.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 18 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £1,330,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in West Midlands?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 2 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Monday 5 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 16 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Childrens Rights and Advocacy Services 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2032 What this lot covers 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.	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£959,000
Independent Visitors Service 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2032 What this lot covers 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.	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£371,000

Timeline

17 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 088286-2026

About the buyer

Herefordshire CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for care

Careium UK Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from Herefordshire Council

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From notice 088286-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.