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Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire - Wirral Advocacy Hub

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Jun 2026 at 10:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council, a public authority within the sub-central government in the United Kingdom, is currently at the planning stage of its procurement process for the provision of advocacy services. The initiative titled "Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire - Wirral Advocacy Hub" is focused on gathering insights to inform the future design of advocacy services in the Wirral region, UKD74. Interested parties must complete a questionnaire on the Council’s e-tendering portal by 12 noon on Thursday, 9th July 2026. The engagement process aims to shape services including Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocacy, Care Act Advocacy, and various other advocacy types. This process forms part of the Council’s strategic planning to align with key local priorities and national health plans, with a procurement category in health and social work services.

This pre-market engagement represents an opportunity for service providers, social enterprises, community partnerships, and innovators to contribute to the development of critical support services in the region. The initiative is well-suited for organisations with expertise in health and social care, particularly those adept in delivering both statutory and non-statutory advocacy services. With a contract period scheduled from April 2027 to March 2030 and potential for renewal, businesses with a capability to support independent advocacy in alignment with legal and welfare strategies will find substantial growth opportunities in participating. This strategic involvement could position businesses as pivotal contributors in addressing community health and wellbeing needs across Wirral.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire - Wirral Advocacy Hub

Notice Description

Wirral Council is undertaking early market engagement to inform and shape the future design of Advocacy Services in Wirral. The current service includes provision for: * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) * Care Act Advocacy * General Advocacy * Self-Advocacy * Peer Advocacy The Council is seeking views from providers, social enterprises, VCSE organisations, community partnerships, and innovators to support delivery of its ambitions and key local priorities, as set out in: * NHS Long Term Plan * Wirral Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2022-2027) * Wirral Adult Carers Strategy (2023-2026) * All Together Fairer Neighbourhoods This Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise forms part of the Council's commissioning process and will support informed, strategic decision-making in advance of the re-procurement of Advocacy Services Subject Matter Advocacy services provide independent support to help individuals understand their rights, express their views, and participate in decisions about their care, health, and wellbeing. For the purposes of this engagement, advocacy includes both: * Statutory provision, where there is a legal entitlement under specific legislation; and * Non-statutory support, which promotes independence, confidence, and the ability to self-advocate.

Planning Information

Questionnaire to be completed on the Councils e-tendering portal Chest portal: https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ Project Title: Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire - Wirral Advocacy Hub Project reference: DN818490 All communications & clarifications must be raised via the e-tendering portal (The Chest) Closing date for responses 12 noon Thursday 09th July 2026 If you experience any technical difficulties registering or using The Chest, please contact support: Email: procontractsuppliers@proactis.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bdf4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060231-2026
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jul 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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