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Delivery of 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

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2026 at 15:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

08 Apr 2026 at 14:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 17:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

16 Jan 2026 at 16:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council has successfully completed an open procurement process for the provision of statutory advocacy services, encompassing IMHA, IMCA, Care Act Advocacy, DOLS Advocacy for Vulnerable Adults, and Health Complaints Advocacy. This contract, awarded under the "Health and Social Work Services" category, covers the period from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029, with an option for a two-year extension. Located in the region of UKJ34, the Council's County Hall in Newport serves as the procurement authority. The total value of this service contract is set at £1,667,000 (gross), and it was concluded using a light-touch open procedure, reflecting its emphasis on statutory requirements and well-defined service delivery. Key dates included the tender period closure on 16 March 2026 and the award notice on 8 July 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social advocacy services, particularly those experienced with statutory frameworks and delivery across sub-central government contracts. The awarded supplier, SWAN Advocacy Network, a large organisation with a VCSE classification, highlights the potential for both large firms and SMEs meeting the social value and quality criteria to engage in such contracts. The ability to operate within the legal framework and deliver specialised advocacy services will be crucial for successful tendering. Businesses equipped to demonstrate quality service provision, financial stability, and an understanding of the nuanced requirements of advocacy for vulnerable groups stand well-suited to compete for future tenders in this category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of 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 provision of statutory advocacy services including IMHA, IMCA, ICAA, IHCA and advocacy relating to deprivation of liberty (DoLS) for Isle of Wight residents including those residing in mainland hospital or care home settings. For full details of the specification requirements can be found in the specification document The contract period is an initial 3 year term of 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029 with an option to extend for periods up to a further 2 years. The adoption of extensions is through sole discretion of the Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract has an option to extend for periods up to a further 2 years. The adoption of extensions is through sole discretion of the Authority.

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/064326-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,395,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,385,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,385,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
8 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Isle of Wight Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Postcode Area
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
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWAN ADVOCACY NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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