This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 11:43

Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for Stockport Statutory Advocacy Services, a comprehensive service aimed at providing high-quality, independent advocacy to ensure residents' rights and involvement in health and social care decisions. The contract was awarded on 28th May 2026 and involves services for statutory advocacy under various legislations such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 2005, and others. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, ensures compliance with legal standards and best practices. The contract will commence on 6th July 2026 and last until 6th July 2031, with a possible 2-year extension. This award has a gross value of £2,685,756, and will be implemented in Stockport within the UKD region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in advocacy, particularly those with the capacity to provide high-quality, outcome-focused services. Organisations that specialise in health and social care advocacy and have experience with compliance under relevant UK legislations are ideally suited to compete. The awarded organisation, Stockport Total Advocacy Trust Ltd, exemplifies a large-scale service provider with a focus on statutory services. By participating in such tenders, businesses can expand their service portfolio, enhance their reputation within the public sector, and contribute to the community’s welfare through dedicated advocacy solutions. This procurement aligns with strategic goals to support and empower local communities, offering a promising route for businesses specialising in social work and related service categories.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Stockport Statutory Advocacy Services

Notice Description

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is commissioning a comprehensive Advocacy Service to ensure that residents have access to high quality, independent advocacy across statutory and non statutory pathways. The service will play a critical role in supporting people to understand their rights, express their views, participate in key decisions, and uphold their legal entitlements within health and social care processes. This procurement aims to secure a modern, responsive, and outcomes focused Advocacy Service that reflects current legislation, best practice, and the needs of Stockport's diverse communities. SMBC is seeking a provider that can deliver a cohesive, legally compliant service model that offers independence, safeguards rights, and ensures consistent quality across all advocacy functions. The new contract will form a central element of the borough's commitment to person centred practice, prevention, and early intervention, ensuring residents receive the support they need at the right time and in the right way. This procurement will allow for SMBC to meet obligations that fall to the local authority, as directed within current legislation for. * Statutory Advocacy under The Care Act 2014 - Care Act Independent Advocate (CAA) * Statutory Advocacy under The Mental Health Act 2005 - Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) * Statutory Advocacy under The Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) and Paid RPR. * NHS Complaints under the Local Authority Social Service and National Health Service Complaints (England) Regulations 2009 section 6. * Statutory Advocacy under the Children's Act 1989

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055174-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,133,382 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,133,382 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,238,130 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 6 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH 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
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK1 3XE
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Brinnington & Stockport Central
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STOCKPORT TOTAL ADVOCACY TRUST

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