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Torbay Independent Advocacy Service for Children and Young People

Awarded to The Children’s Society Limited

Torbay Council(buyer)

Published
Published 5 September 2025
Deadline
Closed 6 October 2025

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Overview

Torbay Council has awarded a contract worth £298,522 to The Children's Society Limited to deliver Independent Advocacy Services for Children and Young People, following a competitive procurement process. The service comprises three main areas: advocacy support for children and young people on child protection plans or in care (aged 8–18, or care experienced up to 25), advocacy for homeless young people aged 16–17, and an independent visitor service providing volunteer mentors for young people under 18. The contract commenced in March 2026 and replaces the previous service delivery model integrated within Torbay's 0-19 service.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£389,037
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
5 September 2025
Questions by
17 September 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£298,522
Award date
31 March 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2028
Contract length
2 years
Could run to
31 March 2029
Against estimate
23% below
Winner
  • The Children’s Society Limited

This contract ends on 31 March 2028, or 31 March 2029 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

The Children’s Society Limited

Based in
London
Public contracts won
13
Across UK and EU notices

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Competition and scoring

How bids were scored

Price 20% · Quality 80%

  • Method Statements and Technical Question70%
  • Social Value10%
  • Price20%

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Market context

Typical award in Health and social work services

£186,136

Median of 14,517 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 60% above the median.

Torbay Council in the last 12 months

71

contracts awarded, worth £31,283,664 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    28 July 2026

  2. Tender Update

    17 September 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    5 September 2025

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