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title: "Changing Futures Independent Advocacy Service"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
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# Changing Futures Independent Advocacy Service

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-156f76d0-3c26-4346-95b0-9ae17e02b335

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## Summary

Nottingham City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Changing Futures Independent Advocacy Service" aimed at providing independent advocacy for individuals facing Severe and Multiple Disadvantage (SMD) in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The process, classified under the "Other community, social and personal services" category, was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. The contract was awarded to PohWER, with an active award status and a value of £78,750. This service contract, spanning from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2027, was confirmed on 18th June 2025 and officially documented on 8th October 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those experienced in advocacy and support for disadvantaged individuals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-positioned to leverage their resources and expertise in similar procurements. The project’s focus on providing essential social support could significantly contribute to business growth and influence by tapping into a critical and impactful service area, fostering long-term partnerships with public sector entities like Nottingham City Council.

## Notice

Independent advocacy service for people experiencing Severe and Multiple Disadvantage (SMD) across the wider system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8131902-268a-4862-a860-43379a7cc85e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,750 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POHWER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8131902-268a-4862-a860-43379a7cc85e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8131902-268a-4862-a860-43379a7cc85e
  8th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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