Planning

Independent Advocacy Services 2026

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Apr 2025 at 13:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council is in the planning stage of procuring Independent Advocacy Services for 2026. This tender process is designed to address the council's statutory obligations, align with corporate goals, and cater to the needs of service users. The services encompass various forms of advocacy, including Independent Mental Health Advocacy and Care Act Advocacy, under the health and social work services category. Located in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, the procurement aligns with the light touch regime and is above threshold. Key dates include a deadline for the pre-market engagement questionnaire on 25 May 2025 and the future notice publication scheduled for 1 September 2025. The estimated contract value is £1,490,000 excluding VAT, rising to £1,800,000 with VAT included.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the emphasis on suitability for these types of businesses. The extended contract period, with the possibility of renewal, further amplifies potential business expansion and consistent revenue streams over a multi-year term. With a focus on health and social work services, companies specialising in advocacy services within this sector stand to benefit substantially by aligning their proposals with the council's strategic objectives and service needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Services 2026

Notice Description

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) is aiming to procure an Independent Advocacy Service in order to meet its statutory duties, corporate priorities and the individual needs of Service Users. The service will include the following types of advocacy: Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Care Act Advocacy, Litigation Friends, 1.2 Advocacy, Relevant Persons Representation (RPR) and general advocacy. The VAT figures are only an estimate and will be updated according. 20% VAT has been included at this time, this may be updated at time of tendering.

Planning Information

Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire regarding the service. Please e-mail Planningandprocurement@eastriding.gov.uk for a copy of the questionnaire. All responses need to be sent back to the above e-mail address. Deadline for completion of the questionnaire is 25 May 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0507bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017075-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,490,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sally Hardwick
Contact Email
sally.hardwick@eastriding.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1482393939

Buyer Location

Locality
BEVERLEY
Postcode
HU17 9BA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Beverley and Holderness

Further Information

Notice Documents

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