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North Northamptonshire Council - Provision of Independent Advocacy Services in North Northamptonshire

North Northamptonshire Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Nov 2025 at 16:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Jul 2025 at 17:43

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Apr 2025 at 17:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council conducted an open procurement procedure to deliver Independent Advocacy Services, aimed at supporting adults and transitioning young people, including those in hospitals and Five Wells Prison across North Northamptonshire. The services fall under the health and social work sector and were awarded to POHWER, a large supplier recognized for its VCSE status. The contract, valued at £1,362,900, was signed on 28 October 2025 and is active from 1 November 2025 until 31 October 2029, with an option for renewal up to an additional 36 months. This procurement process is classified under the Light Touch Regime as per the Procurement Act 2023, emphasizing the provision of impartial advocacy, governed by several statutory frameworks including the Care Act 2014.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities for suppliers experienced in health and social work services, especially those capable of delivering high-quality independent advocacy. Organisations with capabilities in statutory-compliant service provision can benefit significantly, given the substantial contract value and potential extension. Additionally, the open procedure ensures a competitive process, making it an appealing opportunity for companies eager to expand their public sector service portfolio. Moreover, businesses leveraging digital platforms to streamline their procurement submissions will find the process efficient, aligning with North Northamptonshire Council's requirement for electronic submission via a dedicated portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council - Provision of Independent Advocacy Services in North Northamptonshire

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council conducted a procurement exercise (UK4: Tender notice -2025/S 000-014402) to identify a suitably qualified and experienced provider for the delivery of Independent Advocacy Services. The service is designed to support adults and young people (aged 16-17 in transition to adulthood) residing in North Northamptonshire, including those in hospitals and Five Wells Prison. The service ensures individuals have access to impartial advocacy to express their views, make informed decisions, and uphold their rights under statutory frameworks, including: * Care Act 2014 * Mental Capacity Act 2005 * Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) * Health and Social Care Act 2012

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Council proposes to enter into one (1) Contract for an initial period of 48 months with the preferred Potential Supplier, with an option to extend for up to 36 months, making 84 months in total.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0500dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074922-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,362,900 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,362,900 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,362,900 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,362,900 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-04-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Northamptonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Corby West
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POHWER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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