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ASC111 - Spot Contract - Advocacy

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Jan 2026 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Middlesbrough Council involves a direct procurement method without competition for advocacy services, under the title "ASC111 - Spot Contract - Advocacy". The services fall under the industry category of "Other community, social and personal services" and are to be delivered in the region UKC12, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract being active from 29th December 2025 to 14th December 2027. The legal basis for this procurement process is grounded in the UKPGA 2023 legislation.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in community and social services, particularly those that are adept at providing independent advocacy. The contract, valued at £50,000, offers potential growth for organisations like CONNECTED VOICE, a large-scale supplier with experience in this sector. Such opportunities are particularly beneficial for businesses looking to establish or reinforce their foothold in regional service delivery under sub-central government contracts.

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Notice Title

ASC111 - Spot Contract - Advocacy

Notice Description

Advocacy services are required under The Local Authorities duty to ensure independent advocacy is available and it is breach of this duty if advocacy is not available when needed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060370
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002153-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
29 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECTED VOICE

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