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Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Services

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:25

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

14 Apr 2026 at 14:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is in the planning stages for the procurement of the "Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Services" contract, aimed at delivering advocacy services for both children and adults throughout Lincolnshire. The contract falls under the health and social work services category and is set to commence on 1st April 2027, running until 31st March 2032. The council is utilising an open procedure for this tender, with a future notice date expected by 1st October 2026. This contract represents a significant opportunity for providers in the UK region code UKF3 to engage in a project valued at approximately £4.49 million GBP. The procurement process is currently in the planning phase as of 22nd May 2026, with the associated advocacy services offering a "light touch" regime above EU procurement thresholds.

This tender presents a strategic growth opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of health and social work services, particularly those equipped to support both children's and adults' advocacy needs. The open procedure encourages a wide array of eligible participants, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage. Such businesses, especially those with a strong presence or capability in the UKF3 region, will find this procurement well-suited to their expertise and could significantly enhance their business portfolio through participation. Interested parties are encouraged to contribute to the market engagement process by 28th April 2026 to influence the council’s decision-making and gain better insight into the project requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Services

Notice Description

To deliver both children's and adults advocacy services across Lincolnshire.

Planning Information

Lincolnshire County Council is preparing to re-commission and procure Advocacy Services. We are seeking insights from the market on its preferred approach to several key elements to inform the decision-making process. You are under no obligation to complete all questions. However, your support with sharing relevant knowledge and insights would be welcomed and appreciated. Please provide questionnaire responses directly via message through the Panacea e-tendering Portal (https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/Login.aspx) by 28th April 2026 at 17:00. The responses will be collated and anonymised before being provided to the core decision making team. We are keen to understand a true reflection of the market's views; your answers will have no influence on your further participation in this process, and all responses will be treated as confidential and commercially sensitive. We are grateful for your participation in this engagement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068241
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047975-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£4,486,970 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY 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
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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