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Provision of Support Advocacy and Intermediary Services

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2025 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Nursing and Midwifery Council, a central government public authority based in London, has completed the procurement for the "Provision of Support Advocacy and Intermediary Services". This procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, focusing on health and social work services across the United Kingdom. The process, which began with a tender stage on 12th June 2025, moved to awarding contracts on 3rd November 2025. The contract spans two years from 7th November 2025 to 31st October 2027, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. This project included several lots covering diverse advocacy needs such as mental health, cognitive and physical impairments, and general lay advocacy, with a maximum contract value of £60,000 per annum.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy and intermediary services aimed at public support in legal engagements, particularly those with expertise in mental health, cognitive, and physical impairments. SMEs can particularly benefit as they were deemed suitable for this tender, with Communicourt Limited being an example of such a successful small to medium-sized supplier. The procurement method allowed electronic submissions, ensuring a streamlined and accessible tendering process for potential suppliers. Companies focusing on specialised advocacy and support services, capable of handling complex legal scenarios, would find this tender particularly beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Support Advocacy and Intermediary Services

Notice Description

Provide specialist workers to enable members of the public who need additional support to meaningfully engage with a complex legal process and make their own decisions. The lots are: 1. Mental Health Lay Advocacy 2. Cognitive Impairment Lay Advocacy 3. Physical Impairment Lay Advocacy 4. General Lay advocacy 5. Intermediaries

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054803
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074629-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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, SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1B 1PZ
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

COMMUNICOURT

POHWER

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