SOL - Advocacy Services 2025

SOLIHULL MBC

There is 1 contract in this contracting process.

Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is inviting tenders for the provision of Advocacy Services under the contract titled "SOL - Advocacy Services 2025". This procurement falls under the industry category of compulsory social security services and is located in the Solihull area (UKG32). The procurement process is in the tender stage with the release date being the 9th of April, 2025, and the deadline for submission being the 9th of May, 2025. This open procedure tender has an estimated value of £4,211,861.59 for advocacy services covering various statutory requirements such as NHS Complaints Advocacy, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding (DoLS), and more, with the contract period starting on the 1st of October, 2025, and running until the 30th of September, 2030, with an option to extend for up to four years.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in social services and advocacy to expand their portfolio. The services sought aim to support individuals in Solihull who may not be able to represent their interests due to various care-related challenges. Suitable businesses would be those with significant experience in delivering statutory advocacy under legislations such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Mental Health Act 1983. Given the comprehensive nature of services required, including collaboration with existing non-statutory services, organisations with established networks and experience in multi-agency coordination would stand to benefit greatly and be well-suited for this tender.

This is an AI-generated summary 🚀

How useful is this summary?

Tender

SOL - Advocacy Services 2025

SOLIHULL MBC

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

9th April 2025 15:23:25 PM

Tender Deadline

9th May 2025 11:00:00 AM 8 days remaining
Contract Summary

SMBC requires Advocacy Services to cover; NHS Complaints Advocacy Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding (DoLS) and Responsible Persons Representative (RPR) Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) Care Act Advocacy Parents’ Advocacy The Advocacy Service will promote the independence of people with support needs and enable them to enjoy an active and fulfilled life through the provision of services that minimise social exclusion and promotes good health and independence.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-050004

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

75300000

CPV Division(s)

75 - Administration, defence and social security services
Awarding Authority

SOLIHULL MBC

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

procteam@solihull.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Council House, Manor Square

Solihull

B91 3QB

United Kingdom

View contract on Find a Tender Service

SOL - Advocacy Services 2025

SOLIHULL MBC

Contract Timeline

Contract Summary

Contract Details

Contract Classification

Awarding Authority