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HC2296 - NHS Advocacy & Complaints Service

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2026 at 08:04

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04 Dec 2025 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "HC2296 - NHS Advocacy & Complaints Service" was conducted by Wiltshire Council, a public authority based in Trowbridge, United Kingdom. The contract, which falls under the administrative healthcare services category, is aimed at providing free, specialist, and independent advocacy for individuals making complaints about NHS services. The council completed the procurement process, using a limited competition method below the threshold, classed as a "light touch" regime. The contract was awarded to VoiceAbility Advocacy, with a start date of 1 April 2026, and is set to run until 31 March 2028, with potential renewal for an additional year. The contract value is £113,883.75 net, with a maximum extent date of 31 March 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in advocacy and healthcare services. Given its focus, businesses with expertise in administrative healthcare services and NHS complaint handling would find this contract well-aligned with their capabilities. Large scale suppliers like VoiceAbility Advocacy, as well as SMEs that demonstrate proficiency in advocacy, stand a good chance of competing successfully in similar future tenders. This procurement process not only bolsters business growth by offering substantial contract value but also reinforces capabilities in delivering essential public services within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

HC2296 - NHS Advocacy & Complaints Service

Notice Description

The NHS Advocacy & Complaints Service in Wiltshire provides free, specialist, and independent advocacy to support individuals wishing to make a complaint about NHS services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eeb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037366-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,883 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£113,883 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOICEABILITY ADVOCACY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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