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Changing Futures Independent Advocacy Service

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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08 Oct 2025 at 09:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Changing Futures Independent Advocacy Service" aimed at providing independent advocacy for individuals facing Severe and Multiple Disadvantage (SMD) in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The process, classified under the "Other community, social and personal services" category, was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. The contract was awarded to PohWER, with an active award status and a value of £78,750. This service contract, spanning from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2027, was confirmed on 18th June 2025 and officially documented on 8th October 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those experienced in advocacy and support for disadvantaged individuals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-positioned to leverage their resources and expertise in similar procurements. The project’s focus on providing essential social support could significantly contribute to business growth and influence by tapping into a critical and impactful service area, fostering long-term partnerships with public sector entities like Nottingham City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Changing Futures Independent Advocacy Service

Notice Description

Independent advocacy service for people experiencing Severe and Multiple Disadvantage (SMD) across the wider system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-156f76d0-3c26-4346-95b0-9ae17e02b335
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8131902-268a-4862-a860-43379a7cc85e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POHWER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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