Planning

Provision of Adults Health and Social Care Advocacy in Gloucestershire

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 12:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Provision of Adults Health and Social Care Advocacy in Gloucestershire". This tender, categorised under Health and social work services (CPV code 85000000), will be conducted in the region UKK13 of the United Kingdom. The estimated contract value is £6,120,000 gross and £5,100,000 net. Key dates include the planned contract period starting on 1st October 2028 and concluding on 30th September 2033. Interested parties should note that a future notice for this tender will be communicated by 1st June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in advocacy within local government frameworks. With a substantial contract value and a framework agreement involved, businesses that can efficiently manage long-term projects and cater to the specified regional needs would be well-positioned to compete successfully. The procurement process aligns with UK public procurement laws, specifically under the UKPGA 2023/54, thereby providing a structured and transparent avenue for competition among capable service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Adults Health and Social Care Advocacy in Gloucestershire

Notice Description

Gloucestershire County Council Independent Health and Social Care Advocacy service for Adults.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046370-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£5,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2028 - 30 Sep 2033 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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