Award

Community and Statutory Advocacy Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jan 2026 at 11:50

Tender

29 Sep 2025 at 08:51

Planning

20 Jun 2025 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Havering has completed the procurement process for the "Community and Statutory Advocacy Service" contract through an open procedure. The contract, which falls under the health and social work services category, is geographically based in Romford, United Kingdom. The procurement aimed to secure services that support individuals with advocacy needs due to difficulties engaging with statutory systems. The award was granted to Havering Mind, starting on 1st April 2026 and continuing until 31st March 2031, with a possible extension until 31st March 2033, if performance criteria are met. Key dates included the award notice published on 9th January 2026, and the award itself made on 26th November 2025. This contract is particularly centred around ensuring that advocacy services are accessible and help in addressing the varied needs of individuals efficiently.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy, health, and social care services to grow by aligning with public sector needs. The contract, valued at approximately £1.5 million, offers substantial long-term potential, particularly for organisations capable of delivering comprehensive, person-centred services. Both small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large organisations with the capability to manage social value and quality facets of the service will find this a suitable opportunity. Providers can maximise their growth potential by leveraging collaborative partnerships with social care practitioners, voluntary sectors, and health partners, ensuring a holistic approach to advocacy that empowers individuals and optimises support structures.

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Notice Title

Community and Statutory Advocacy Service

Notice Description

The Community & Statutory Advocacy Service is designed to provide comprehensive, person-centred advocacy to individuals across Havering who experience substantial difficulty in engaging with health, social care, or community services. This includes those entitled to statutory advocacy under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 2007, and the NHS Complaints Regulations, as well as community support for individuals who do not meet the criteria for statutory support but still require assistance in navigating complex systems. By bridging the gap between individuals and the services they need, the advocacy service promotes choice, control, and independence in care and support planning and ensures residents receive fair and unbiased support or representation. The contract for the Community & Statutory Advocacy Service will commence on 1st April 2026 and, subject to satisfactory performance, will continue until 31st March 2031, with the option to extend until 31st March 2033. Bidders should be aware that the service must be accessible to all eligible individuals and positively support the diverse and varied needs of those who access it. The provider is expected to collaborate closely with Havering social care practitioners, voluntary sector providers, and health partners to ensure the concept of advocacy is understood and effectively implemented. Additionally, the service will operate using both face-to-face and digital methods, including dedicated referral systems, proactive outreach, and a preventative approach that empowers individuals to understand their rights, make informed choices, and participate fully in decisions affecting their lives.

Planning Information

Interested parties are invited to provide Expression of interest to this opportunity. Please contact laura.wheatley@havering.gov.uk by the deadline date of 2nd July 2025 2025 and reference: PME - Community and Statutory Advocacy Service. The online Market Engagement event will be held on 9th July 2025. Please note that this is an informal market engagement and does not commit to any future formal processes or procurement activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055120
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001783-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,976,915 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,976,915 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,532,322 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support@havering.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROMFORD
Postcode
RM1 4GR
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering

Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
Marshalls & Rise Park
Westminster Constituency
Romford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAVERING MIND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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