Hammersmith and Fulham Advocacy Services for Adults

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM (LBHF)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2026 at 11:15

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 (LBHF) has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Hammersmith and Fulham Advocacy Services for Adults". The contract, valued at £1,736,064 gross, was awarded to Libra Partnership LTD and is set to commence on 8th June 2026, with an option to extend for an additional two years beyond the initial four-year period ending in 2030. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically guidance and counselling services, and was conducted using an open procedure that aligns with light-touch regimes. The advocacy services are to be delivered borough-wide with a focus on an integrated approach combining statutory and community advocacy services, overseen by a lead provider model. The procurement has passed through the planning, tender, and award stages with significant milestones completed, marking its current status as active. The procurement process involved public authority engagement activities and was aimed at fostering strong local partnerships.

This tender presents various opportunities for businesses operating within the guidance and counselling industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were actively considered during the bidding process, which received a total of four bids, showcasing a competitive environment. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, integrated advocacy services through a network of specialist organisations could leverage this contractual opportunity to expand within the public sector. Additionally, organisations experienced in local engagement with the capacity to function as a lead provider coordinating a network of affiliates will find this contract advantageous. The procurement structure encourages firms that demonstrate a capacity for innovation and a strong alignment with local authority objectives to enhance service delivery and community impact.

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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/055644-2026
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
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
£1,446,720 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
30 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 8 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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