Tender

Statutory Advocacy Service

THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE

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Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Calderdale has initiated a tender process for the provision of a Statutory Advocacy Service under the open procedure method. This tender, titled "Statutory Advocacy Service", falls under the health and social work services category, focusing on Care Act Advocacy and Mental Health Advocacy services among others. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 10th November 2025. Interested parties are invited to engage via electronic submissions in English. The contract is set to start on 1st June 2026, with a projected value of £2,000,000 and possible renewals over a maximum period extending to 2031. The contract will be implemented within the United Kingdom, with a local base required in Calderdale for effective execution.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those offering advocacy and mental health support. It is especially suited for small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Businesses with experience in service provision within public sector frameworks, comprehensive staff recruitment capabilities, and local operational presence will find this tender a valuable growth opportunity. The focus on quality and price as award criteria underscores the importance of delivering high-standard, cost-effective services. This initiative aligns with public sector goals of enhancing service accessibility and efficacy for vulnerable populations, providing an advantageous platform for organisations committed to social impact and community engagement.

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Notice Title

Statutory Advocacy Service

Notice Description

The delivery of a Statutory Advocacy Service including Care Act Advocacy, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocacy, paid Relevant Person's Representatives and Rule 1.2 Representatives to any eligible people in accordance with the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, (including the government proposals of the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 (including Liberty Protection Safeguards which are currently on hold); and, the Mental Health Act 2007. The Service will improve outcomes for service users and their carers who are eligible for Statutory Advocacy and non-statutory mental health advocacy; providing the right information, advice and guidance at the right time, in the right place and format. The Service will improve awareness and understanding of Statutory Advocacy and non-statutory Mental Health Advocacy amongst service users, carers, professionals and health and wellbeing partners across the public, private, voluntary and community sectors. The Service will generally be available during office hours (9am - 5pm), every weekday except public holidays. However, there may be occasions when appointments must be made out of office hours during the evening, weekends or public holidays. The successful provider will be expected to operate in such a way that allows: a presence in the area to understand the locality, priorities and issues; links with integrated teams and associated professionals in the locality; a management base within the borough of Calderdale who are readily available to staff and service users; recruitment activity within the Borough; reduced travel for staff and the ability to supervise and support staff in the workplace.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: A period or periods of up to 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aeb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064956-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE
Contact Name
Naomi Malone
Contact Email
naomi.malone@calderdale.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HALIFAX
Postcode
HX1 1UJ
Post Town
Halifax
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Calderdale
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Halifax

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