Planning

Statutory and Non Statutory Advocacy Servcies

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

17 Apr 2026 at 11:50

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

17 Apr 2026 at 11:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Apr 2026 at 11:35

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is in the planning stage for procuring advocacy services aimed at both statutory and non-statutory support requirements. The procurement process, tagged as 'planned' and initiated on April 17, 2026, involves services under CPV classification 85312300, relating to guidance and counselling services. The Council plans to commission services under an open procurement method with light touch regime, serving the UKD72 region. The estimated total value of the service is £4,449,468, with a contract period starting from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2030, extendable to 31 December 2031. Potential contractors should note the future notice date set for 22 May 2026, alongside a market engagement event scheduled for 27 April 2026 to further discuss service details.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in advocacy and counselling services. Businesses with expertise in statutory and non-statutory advocacy, especially those familiar with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act, are well-suited to apply. By bidding for this contract, companies can leverage local public authority partnerships, expand service offerings in the North West region, and create impact through tailored advocacy support, enhancing the firm's market presence and delivering social value. Businesses interested in this tender should prepare to showcase their capability to offer tailored support and independent advocacy solutions, meeting the Council's legal duties and community needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Statutory and Non Statutory Advocacy Servcies

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council commissions an advocacy service that delivers statutory and non statutory advocacy, alongside Independent Health Complaints Advocacy. The service fulfils the Council's legal duties under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act, while also providing non statutory, issue based advocacy to ensure people who fall outside statutory criteria can still access independent, tailored support. Advocacy supports individuals to have their voice heard, to protect and promote their rights, and to ensure their views and wishes are considered in decisions affecting their lives, particularly where they experience substantial difficulty in engaging and have no appropriate person to support them.

Planning Information

Liverpool City Council will shortly be going to market to recommission our Statutory and Non Statutory Advocacy Services for Liverpool. To register an interest in attending the event please complete the Microsoft form: https://forms.office.com/e/JWxAYmD201 We look forward to seeing as many organisations as possible there, who want to hear more about our plans for Statutory and Non Statutory Advocacy services in Liverpool.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06853c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035174-2026
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

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,707,890 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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