Planning

PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT SESSION ADULTS ADVOCACY TENDER

METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY

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12 Jun 2026 at 07:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Jun 2026 at 07:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Borough of Bury is initiating a procurement process for an upcoming Adults Advocacy Service, with preliminary market engagement activities scheduled. The procurement is classified under the health and social work services industry category, intended for delivery in the UKD36 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with a key pre-market engagement milestone due by 3rd July 2026. The buying organization, Bury Council, based at Town Hall, Knowsley Street, Bury, oversees this engagement, and all expressions of interest must be submitted through the Proactis/CHEST portal. Future notices are expected on 1st September 2026, and the contract is anticipated to commence in February 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services. Small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary community and social enterprises, are particularly welcomed to compete, highlighting the inclusive approach the Metropolitan Borough of Bury is taking towards their procurement process. The contract's substantial estimated value, approximately £900,000, and the potential for renewal provide a stable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their operations within the public sector. Participants can also influence service design and innovative delivery models, fostering growth and adaptability within their business practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT SESSION ADULTS ADVOCACY TENDER

Notice Description

PURPOSE OF THE PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT Bury Council is inviting potential providers to participate in a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) session ahead of a formal procurement process for the adult Advocacy Service in Bury. The purpose of a Pre-Market Engagement session is to: 1. Share information about forthcoming activities and expectations. Please note length of contract is estimated only and may change, which includes contract value entirely 2. Gather feedback on service design, delivery models, and opportunities for innovation. 3. Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, promoting transparency and fair competition. 4. Outline the anticipated project timescales

Planning Information

To attend the Pre-Market engagement, you will need to submit an expressions of interest form, via the Proactis/CHEST portal, through the rfx section. https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2 Those who submit the completed form, will be sent an invitation via microsoft teams, closer to the PME date but after expressions of interest date is closed. Please note Direct emails may not be replied to. Just clicking the express of interest button on the CHEST, wont guarantee an invitation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b395
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055484-2026
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
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 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
METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY
Postcode
BL9 0SW
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Bury East
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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