Award

Hammersmith and Fulham Advocacy Services for Adults

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM (LBHF)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jan 2026 at 15:23

Tender

16 Sep 2025 at 15:51

Planning

04 Jul 2025 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham has recently awarded a contract for the Hammersmith and Fulham Advocacy Services for Adults, following an open procurement process, which involved the coordination of statutory and community advocacy under a single service. The contract was awarded on 30th January 2026 to Libra Partnership LTD, commencing on 1st April 2026 and scheduled to run until 31st March 2030, with the option to extend for an additional two years. This procurement falls under the light-touch regime for services, specifically targeting guidance and counselling services, and is to be implemented across the borough of London. The procurement process included significant engagement with local specialist organisations to ensure inclusivity and responsiveness to emerging needs, aligning with the council's strategic priorities.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses adept in providing integrated advocacy services, particularly those that can demonstrate strong local engagement and adaptability to varying community needs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to collaborate as part of a consortium or supply chain, benefiting from the council's open procedure which encourages diverse participation. Businesses that specialize in statutory services delivery, community engagement, and advocacy within the public authority framework can leverage this opportunity to expand their presence in the public sector, enhancing their service portfolio and clientele base.

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Notice Title

Hammersmith and Fulham Advocacy Services for Adults

Notice Description

Hammersmith and Fulham Council is seeking to procure a single integrated advocacy service for Adults that combines statutory and community advocacy under one contract. The service will be delivered through a lead provider model, responsible for coordinating a network of specialist organisations and offering a single point of access for referrals. The contract will cover statutory advocacy duties under relevant legislation as well as discretionary community advocacy for residents who do not meet statutory thresholds. The service will be delivered borough-wide and must be responsive to emerging needs. The successful provider will be expected to demonstrate strong local engagement, consistent quality standards, and alignment with the Council's values and strategic priorities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial period of four years with option to extend for a further 24 months

Planning Information

We invite interested providers to participate in a market engagement event and/or respond to a questionnaire. Please register your expression of interest via our e-tendering portal www.capitalesourcing.com Find the link to the market engagement event here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hammersmith-fulhams-adult-advocacy-services-market-engagement-tickets-1452390010619?aff=oddtdtcreator

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055948
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008570-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,507,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,808,400 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,736,064 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM (LBHF)
Additional Buyers

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lbhf.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W6 9JU
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham

Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
Hammersmith Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Hammersmith and Chiswick

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIBRA PARTNERSHIP

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