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Request for Tender for Proposals for a Children's Court Advocate Pilot

Awarded to The Bessborough Centre t/a Childhood Matters

Department of Justice Home Affairs and Migration(buyer)

Published
Published 14 August 2025
Deadline
Closed 15 September 2025
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Overview

The Department of Justice Home Affairs and Migration awarded a contract worth €3.8 million to The Bessborough Centre t/a Childhood Matters on 5 February 2026 to deliver a Children's Court Advocate pilot program. The pilot aims to improve how children's voices are heard and considered in private family law proceedings by providing child-friendly information about legal processes and creating structured mechanisms for children to express their views in an age-appropriate manner.

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  • Request for Tender for Proposals for a Children's Court Advocate Pilot

    The Children’s Court Advocate (“CCA”) pilot seeks to improve how the voice of the child is heard and considered in private family law proceedings. The aim is to ensure children are supported with clear, accessible information about the legal process, and are given meaningful opportunities to express their views in a manner appropriate to their age, development, and individual needs. The pilot will focus on the following objectives: • Provide tailored, child-friendly information to help children to understand what is happening and what to expect; and • Create a structured and supported mechanism through which the child’s views are heard.

    €3,800,000Won by The Bessborough Centre t/a Childhood Matters

Key details

Country
Ireland
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
€3,800,000
Procedure
Open
Published
14 August 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Justice servicesLaw-courts-related administrative servicesSocial work and related servicesWelfare services for children and young people

Award outcome

Awarded value
€3,800,000
Award date
5 February 2026
Contract period
— → 15 January 2030
Winner
  • The Bessborough Centre t/a Childhood Matters

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    30 April 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    14 August 2025

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