National Advocacy Information, Advice and Safety Net Service
Buyer: Department for Education
- Published
- 24 September 2026
- Estimated value
- £540,000
- Place of performance
- UKC
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 090419-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-077808
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 85311300Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312300Guidance and counselling services
- 85320000Social services
- 85321000Administrative social services
Description
The Department for Education is seeking market feedback on the re-procurement of a national Advocacy Helpline and Safety Net Service for looked after children, care leavers, children in need, and other eligible children and young people in England. The service will provide clear, child-friendly information on advocacy rights; a national multi-channel information, advice and signposting service; and a Safety Net advocacy function where local advocacy provision is unavailable, unreasonably delayed, inaccessible or denied. In addition, the Department is exploring the inclusion of a pilot to test an opt-out advocacy model for children living in residential care. Under this model, advocacy would be routinely offered to children unless they choose to decline participation. The Department intends to use this market engagement to gather feedback on the feasibility, affordability and practical delivery considerations associated with incorporating such a pilot within the future contract. The scope, scale and final design of the pilot are therefore subject to further development and market testing. The provider will also be expected to: • maintain accurate information on advocacy provision ac…
Official publications
- FTS · 090419-2026 · 24 September 2026
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