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Independent Advocacy Services

The North Yorkshire Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2026 at 15:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

12 Dec 2025 at 19:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 14:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

14 Apr 2025 at 13:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for Independent Advocacy Services, under an open procurement method, focusing on health and social work services in the region of UKE2 in the United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Independent Advocacy Services," is valued at £5,760,076 and covers statutory advocacy services required by law, including Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) and Independent Mental Health Advocacy. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract set to begin on 1st April 2026 and extend until 31st March 2029, with options for two more extensions. The effort adheres to legislation based on the Care Act 2014 and is part of the light touch regime. The details can be accessed from the North Yorkshire Council's website.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms involved in advocacy services, particularly those that specialise in statutory advocacy, mental health support, and social services. Large-scale organisations and SMEs, particularly those structured as VCSEs, are well-positioned to capitalise on this contract due to its emphasis on statutory requirements and public service. The contract's renewal terms allow successful bidders to establish long-term partnerships and expand their presence within the public sector, enhancing their service delivery capabilities across North Yorkshire. Businesses equipped with the necessary qualifications for advocacy services and innovative approaches to service delivery are deemed competitive contenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Services

Notice Description

The Authority requires a Statutory Advocacy service to include all Advocacy Services required by Law, specifically: Statutory Advocacy as per the Care Act 2014; Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) and Relevant Person's Representative (RPR); Independent Mental Health Advocacy.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Initial Term: 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2029 Option to extend 1: 01/04/2029 - 31/03/2031 Option to extend 2: 01/04/2031 - 31/03/2033

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=92984&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050279
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028634-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85310000 - Social work services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,216,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,216,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£6,216,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£5,760,076 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
12 Dec 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2033-09-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The North Yorkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Postcode Area
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cloverleaf Advocacy 2000 Ltd

Further Information

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