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# All Age Advocacy Services - AWARD

Buyer: IN-TEND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e5eded2-fc9c-4370-acdb-693884db877e

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## Summary

Milton Keynes City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of "All Age Advocacy Services" under the open procedure, specifically designed to be split into three lots: Advocacy Services for Children, Adults, and a combination of both. With a total value of £749,500, this contract is classified under the "Health and social work services" category, operating within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The services commenced on 1st October 2025 and are expected to run until 30th September 2030. The procurement started with a tender period ending on 14th March 2025, and the award was formally published on 18th September 2025. The buying organisation, Milton Keynes City Council, is located at 1 Saxon Gate East, Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 3EJ.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses within the health and social services sector, particularly those specialising in advocacy for children and adults. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, the open procurement method provides an accessible entry point for diverse suppliers to grow their business by participating in publicly funded projects. Businesses that can provide these community-oriented services at competitive pricing while ensuring efficiency gains, particularly those capable of managing multiple lots simultaneously, stand to benefit considerably from this contract opportunity.

## Notice

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of All Age Advocacy Services. The procurement will be split into 3 separate lots: - Lot 1 - Advocacy Services for Children - Lot 2 - Advocacy Services for Adults - Lot 3 - Both Lot 1 and Lot 2 Combined Bidders may bid for any one or two or all three lots. Bidders should clearly state which Lot(s) they are bidding for by completing document 2 "Lot Confirmation Form. If bidding for all 3 lots, please complete bid for both Lots and upload your pricing schedule for Lot 3. The Council would expect to see an efficiency saving if you are bidding for Lot 3: Both Lots 1 and Lot 2 Combined. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Suppliers will be notified by email, and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for this tender. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12 Noon on the 17th February 2025. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website. Please do not engage with any persons in the Council via email or phone regarding this tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b1ecde2-f8a8-468f-8377-408707603995 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,993,250 |
| 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 | IN-TEND LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | RECONSTRUCT (CHILDREN AND ADULT SERVICES; THE ADVOCACY PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 09:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b1ecde2-f8a8-468f-8377-408707603995
- 18 Sep 2025 at 08:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b1ecde2-f8a8-468f-8377-408707603995

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b1ecde2-f8a8-468f-8377-408707603995
  26th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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