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Integrated Advocacy Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY

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07 Apr 2026 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bexley has completed the procurement process for the "Integrated Advocacy Service," classified under health and social work services with CPV code 85000000. The procurement method used was a direct procurement below the threshold, executed without competition, under a light-touch regime. The contract was awarded on the 1st of April, 2026, and the procurement status is marked as complete. The advocacy services will be delivered across several regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and other locations, with the contract concluding on the 31st of March, 2028. The total contract value is £445,305.60 gross (£371,088 net). The main procurement category for this contract is services.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work sector to gain insights into service delivery to public authorities, especially within the advocacy services domain. Although the contract has been awarded to "ADVOCACY FOR ALL," an SME with a social enterprise ("VCSE") characteristic, other small to medium enterprises focusing on advocacy, healthcare, and social services can take this as a case study for future opportunities with similar procurement approaches. Understanding the nuances of light-touch procurement processes and engagement with local authorities can offer valuable lessons for businesses looking to expand their service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Integrated Advocacy Service

Notice Description

6428 Provision of Advocacy Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067cad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031314-2026
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
£371,088 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEXLEYHEATH
Postcode
DA6 7AT
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Bexleyheath
Westminster Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVOCACY FOR ALL

Further Information

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