Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Questionnaire for to deliver the Isle of Wight Council's responsibilities for IMHA, IMCA, Care Act Advocacy and DoLS Advocacy for vulnerable adults, and Health Complaints Advocacy

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Jan 2026 at 16:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Isle of Wight Council is currently in the planning stage. The Council, a public authority in the United Kingdom, is seeking feedback from potential suppliers through a questionnaire due on 2nd February 2026. The procurement pertains to the delivery of advocacy services, including IMHA, IMCA, Care Act Advocacy, DoLS Advocacy for vulnerable adults, and Health Complaints Advocacy. This service provision is planned to start from 1st June 2026, continuing for three years, with a possible extension of up to two additional years. The contract, with a gross value of £1,674,000, falls under the industry category of health and social work services, situated within the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for enterprises, particularly SMEs, involved in health and social services. The contract seeks providers capable of delivering statutory advocacy services, ensuring compliance with local authority mandates. Engaging in this procurement process could help businesses expand their operations within the public sector, specifically on the Isle of Wight. With the current status as planning and open to public authorities, it encourages diverse market participation while offering a comprehensive contract with lucrative extensions for capable and compliant providers. Businesses with expertise in statutory care and advocacy services would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Questionnaire for to deliver the Isle of Wight Council's responsibilities for IMHA, IMCA, Care Act Advocacy and DoLS Advocacy for vulnerable adults, and Health Complaints Advocacy

Notice Description

The Authority are undertaking a market engagement exercise to inform the commissioning to deliver the Authority's responsibilities for IMHA, IMCA, Care Act Advocacy and DoLS Advocacy for vulnerable adults, and Health Complaints Advocacy from the 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for periods up to a further 2 years. The purpose is to explore potential organisations in support of the Authority to deliver this statutory service across the Isle of Wight for our local residents. The draft specification will be published alongside the PME to ensure that potential suppliers of the service were aware of the expectations that will be required to deliver this service.

Planning Information

Looking for supplier feedback in the form of responses to Questionnaire which will be available on ProContract Reference: DN803384

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060807
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004064-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,395,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr James Burnett
Contact Email
james.burnett@iow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441983821000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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