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Tender for Herefordshire Adults Independent Advocacy Service

Herefordshire Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

08 Jun 2026 at 17:07

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
TenderUpdate

28 May 2026 at 11:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

13 May 2026 at 12:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

03 Oct 2025 at 10:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council was overseeing a tender for providing the "Herefordshire Adults Independent Advocacy Service," a significant opportunity in the social work and related services industry. The contracting process reached the tender cancellation stage as of 8th June 2026, following a Supreme Court judgment that introduced notable changes to the legal framework concerning deprivation of liberty safeguards. This impacted the service requirements under consideration, leading to the current tender's cancellation. Previously, the tender was in the tender update stage on 28th May 2026, which included a submission deadline till 18th June 2026, extended by a week, and the possible contract start date planned for 28th July 2026, lasting up to 31st October 2031, with a potential renewal period of 24 months. This contract required a comprehensive delivery within the UKG11 region (Hereford) and a substantial financial input, with a projected gross amount of £1,815,898.22.

This procurement process presented a robust opportunity for businesses capable of delivering high-quality advocacy services. Organisations, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with expertise in social services and advocacy could have benefited by participating. The procurement required providers to ensure high standards of quality and social value, aligning well with organisations focused on person-centred services and those capable of adapting to legal changes affecting service delivery. Despite the cancellation, this tender demonstrates significant potential for growth in collaborative and public service-oriented business ventures in Herefordshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for Herefordshire Adults Independent Advocacy Service

Notice Description

The Council has statutory duties under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983, Care Act 2014, and the Health and Social Care Act 2012 to ensure that adults who face barriers to involvement in key decisions about their care, treatment, rights or welfare are provided with access to independent advocacy. The Independent Advocacy Service for Adults is commissioned to meet these duties and to ensure that Herefordshire residents have access to an independent, confidential, person centred service that supports individuals to understand information, weigh up choices, and communicate their views.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One optional extension period of up to 24 months, subject to budget, supplier performance, and internal governance.

Planning Information

Herefordshire Council has published this market engagement notice on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal', project reference DN792914. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. Closing date for responses: 17 October 2025 at 12:00 To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a794
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053986-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,513,248 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,513,248 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Herefordshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Postcode Area
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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