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Provision of All Age Statutory and Non-Statutory Advocacy Services

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2026 at 18:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

07 Jan 2026 at 11:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

11 Dec 2025 at 14:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 13:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

12 Aug 2025 at 16:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of All Age Statutory and Non-Statutory Advocacy Services" to safeguard and promote the rights of vulnerable adults and children in the borough of Bootle, UK. This award stage was finalised on 25th June 2026, with a focus on delivering comprehensive advocacy services through an Advocacy Hub Model for adults and a specific Advocacy Service for cared-for children and care-experienced young people. The procurement followed an open procedure, classified under social work and related services, led by Sefton's sub-central government authority. The contract will commence on 1st August 2026, with an initial term ending on 31st July 2029, and includes possibilities for extensions depending on performance and funding availability.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large advocacy organisations and SMEs involved in social services and support networks, as it involves substantial contracts with the potential for extension based on performance. The Advocacy Hub for adults has been awarded to VoiceAbility Advocacy, while RECONSTRUCT (CHILDREN AND ADULT SERVICES) LIMITED has been engaged for the children's services. Businesses specialising in delivering high-quality advocacy services will find this tender appealing due to its focus on person-led, independent services and its emphasis on ensuring the rights of individuals navigating complex systems. With the opportunity to renew contracts and extend collaborations, companies can solidify their presence in the public sector and contribute meaningfully to community support initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of All Age Statutory and Non-Statutory Advocacy Services

Notice Description

Tenders were invited for the delivery of comprehensive advocacy services designed to safeguard and promote the rights of vulnerable adults and children across the borough. This procurement aimed to establish an Advocacy Hub Model for adults (Lot 1) and a dedicated Advocacy Service for Cared for children and Care Experienced Young People (Lot 2) to ensure timely, effective, and impartial support for individuals navigating complex health, social care, and statutory systems

Lot Information

Advocacy Hub Model for adults

Renewal: Extension 1 : 1/6/2029 - 31/5/2030 award dependant on the availability of funding and satisfactory performance of supplier(s) Extension 2 : 1/6/2030 - 31/5/2031 award dependant on the availability of funding and satisfactory performance of supplier(s)

Advocacy Service for Cared for children and Care Experienced Young People

Renewal: Extension 1 : 1/6/2029 - 31/5/2030 award dependant on the availability of funding and satisfactory performance of supplier(s) Extension 2 : 1/6/2030 - 31/5/2031 award dependant on the availability of funding and satisfactory performance of supplier(s)

Planning Information

To participate, providers must express their interest to attend by uploading and submitting a request to attend, via the Chest, by 12 noon on Tuesday 19 August 2025. Prior to the event participants will receive a MS Teams invitation to attend the event on 21st August 2025. All requests for clarification must be sent via the Chest procurement portal https://procontract.due-north.com Please note that attendance is limited to two people from each organisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05868d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060053-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,727,600 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,727,600 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,117,600 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
14 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7AE
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD73 Sefton
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

RECONSTRUCT (CHILDREN AND ADULT SERVICES) LIMITED

VoiceAbility Advocacy

Further Information

Notice Documents

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