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The provision of a Self-Advocacy, Collaboration and Co-Production Support Service

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 14:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Self-Advocacy, Collaboration and Co-Production Support Service, focusing on health and social work services in Stafford, United Kingdom (UKG24 region). The procurement method was direct, below threshold without competition, under a light-touch regime. The awarded contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to run until 31st March 2027, with a total gross value of £120,000. The process was conducted under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, culminating in an award to the supplier, ASIST., located in Stoke On Trent.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses experienced in health and social services to engage in meaningful community work by forming self-advocacy groups. Companies specialising in communication support services, particularly those related to adult social care and community collaboration initiatives, would be ideal candidates for similar future opportunities. Engaging with Staffordshire County Council projects may enable growth through community partnerships and innovative service delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in co-production and collaboration with local government could further propel their business by expanding the Council's existing initiatives aimed at supporting the Disability, Sensory, and Neurodivergent community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of a Self-Advocacy, Collaboration and Co-Production Support Service

Notice Description

The Council are commissioning the Provider to use their expertise and experience of working with and supporting Individuals, with communication support requirements, to lead on the formation of various self-advocacy groups (for example, by adult social care service type) to enable Individuals to have their voices heard, gain confidence, skills and contribute to future co-production opportunities. The Provider will also be required to continue and expand upon their existing work with the Council's Disability, Sensory and Neurodivergent Community Board ("DSN Board").

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06799f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029852-2026
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2LP
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASIST.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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