This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Jun 2026 at 16:26

Planning

05 May 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Brent, in collaboration with the London Borough of Harrow, is currently holding a tender process for the "Advocacy Services for Brent and Harrow." This procurement initiative falls under the health and social work services industry category. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement is in the tender stage with a deadline for submission of proposals on 29th July 2026. The purpose is to commission statutory advocacy services, which include Care Act Advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), and the Relevant Person's Paid Representative (RPPR). Utilising an open procurement method, the contract, valued at £2,706,000, is set to begin on 1st November 2026 for an initial period of three years, with a possible two-year extension.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those adept in providing advocacy support and related consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suited to apply, given the procurement's emphasis on quality and social value. The collaboration between Brent and Harrow councils aims to benefit providers through cost efficiencies, enhanced market resilience, and shared learning opportunities. Businesses that offer innovative approaches to statutory advocacy and demonstrate strong capabilities in improving service delivery and outcomes for vulnerable populations will find this tender especially attractive.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Advocacy Services for Brent and Harrow

Notice Description

The London Borough of Brent (the Council) is inviting tenderers to bid in this competition for the award of the Advocacy Service. Brent Council is also undertaking this procurement on behalf of the London Borough of Harrow for the commissioning of statutory advocacy services, including Care Act Advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) and the Relevant Person's Paid Representative (RPPR). Advocacy is available to Individuals who lack capacity, understanding of complex legislation and need support for their voice to be heard and their preferences to be known with regards to their care and medical treatments or where they live. Each Council will hold an individual contract for the term of three years and a potential single 2 year extension (totalling 5 years if all extensions are invoked).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A potential single two year extensions (totalling 5 years if the extension are invoked).

Planning Information

Brent and Harrow Council will be running a joint market engagement event to inform suppliers of the upcoming opportunity. The event scheduled for Thursday 28 May 2026, will begin at 9:45am and be delivered online via Microsoft Teams. Suppliers interested in attending the market engagement should express an interest in the opportunity to be sent a message from the Council requesting information on attendees. Please express an interest no later than 9:00am Thursday 28 May 2026 in order to receive the invitation link via the messaging facility on the London Tenders Portal. .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060942-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
£2,255,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,706,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-06-29

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT
Additional Buyers

LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRENT
Postcode
HA9 0FJ
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West, TLI72 Brent, TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon

Local Authority
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Kenton West
Westminster Constituency
Harrow East

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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