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22 Jul 2026 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Adult Advocacy Services, as described in their tender BC/0001597. Situated in Aylesbury, the council sought services under the industry category of health and social work, with specific activities in the UKJ13 region. The procurement followed a direct method due to it being below threshold, allowing for award without competition, as per legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, under a light touch regime. The contract was signed on 30 June 2026, commenced on 1 July 2026, and will end on 30 June 2027. The awarded value of the contract is set at £268,301 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses focused on health and social services to engage with public authorities and potentially expand their market presence in the region. The contract was awarded to POhWER, a large supplier, suggesting that enterprises of a similar scale and capability, with experience in adult advocacy or related social services, are well-positioned to similar opportunities. With the right expertise, businesses can leverage such contracts to establish trust with government entities and gain valuable insights for future competitive bids in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Adult Advocacy Services

Notice Description

Adult Advocacy Services - description to be added.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d10d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069253-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£268,301 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POHWER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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