Planning

Independent Advocacy Services 2027

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

06 May 2026 at 14:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Independent Advocacy Services 2027", aimed at fulfilling statutory duties and supporting service users' needs within the health and social work services category. The procurement process includes a pre-market engagement phase with a questionnaire deadline set for 21 May 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to reach out via the provided contact details for more information. Located in Beverley, United Kingdom, the council aims to finalise contract values and length following market engagement, with services set to commence from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031. The total contract value is anticipated to be approximately £1.49 million to £1.8 million.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in providing advocacy services, particularly those with experience in health and social care. The project encompasses various advocacy types including Independent Mental Health and Capacity Advocacy, Care Act Advocacy, and others, which provide ample scope for businesses specialising in these niches to expand their client base and enhance service offerings. Businesses capable of handling service delivery within the specified timeframe and geographical area will find this tender particularly suitable for fostering growth and gaining significant contracts with local government authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Services 2027

Notice Description

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) is aiming to procure an Independent Advocacy Service in order to meet its statutory duties, corporate priorities and the individual needs of Service Users. The service may include the following types of advocacy: Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Care Act Advocacy, Litigation Friends, 1.2 Advocacy, Relevant Persons Representation (RPR) and general advocacy. Values and contract length will be determined following the market engagement.

Planning Information

Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire regarding the service. Please e-mail Planningandprocurement@eastriding.gov.uk for a copy of the questionnaire. All responses need to be sent back to the above e-mail address. Deadline for completion of the questionnaire is 21 May 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069290
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041589-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£1,490,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEVERLEY
Postcode
HU17 9BA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Beverley and Holderness

Further Information

Notice Documents

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