--- title: "RA356360 - Advocacy Service for NELFT Kent & Medway Adolescent Hospital (KMAH), Staplehurst, Kent - NELFT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bb8c35d4-6e46-4c21-9c02-c6cb29ef4e11" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb8c35d4-6e46-4c21-9c02-c6cb29ef4e11" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb8c35d4-6e46-4c21-9c02-c6cb29ef4e11.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb8c35d4-6e46-4c21-9c02-c6cb29ef4e11.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-02-11" --- # RA356360 - Advocacy Service for NELFT Kent & Medway Adolescent Hospital (KMAH), Staplehurst, Kent - NELFT Buyer: NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb8c35d4-6e46-4c21-9c02-c6cb29ef4e11 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb8c35d4-6e46-4c21-9c02-c6cb29ef4e11) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb8c35d4-6e46-4c21-9c02-c6cb29ef4e11.json) ## Summary The North East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking tenders for an advocacy service at the Kent & Medway Adolescent Hospital, Staplehurst, Kent, as part of the procurement process tagged under "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security." The procurement method is an open procedure, calling for proposals by 16 February 2026, with the contract period commencing immediately after, on 17 February 2026. This tender is currently in the "Tender" stage, having been published on 11 February 2026. The Trust emphasizes the importance of socially responsible procurement and corporate social responsibility, which suppliers are expected to uphold. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy, consultancy, or similar services to enhance their portfolio, particularly those interested in engaging with the NHS's socially responsible procurement policy. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its open procedure and emphasis on ethical business practices. Suppliers must be prepared to commence services from 1 March 2026 and are encouraged to present variant offers alongside detailed specifications. The wide coverage of the delivery locations, including global territories and the UK, expands potential client reach and business growth for participating companies. ## Notice NELFT and NLFT Procurement Shared Service requests offers for the provision of the above goods based on a fixed 12 month offer. Please clearly state your offered product's unit of measure and ensure you accompany your offer with a per item price. Offers for alternative products should be clearly stated, and any relevant specifications and information should accompany those variant offers. No carriage charges should be included or subsequently billed. The Trust does not bind itself to accept any offer, either in whole or in part. Your offer must be issued in accordance with the appropriate NHS Conditions of Contract, a copy of which is available on the Department of Health Website at: http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/publicationsandstatistics/publications/publicationspolicyandguidance/dh_121260 The Trust is currently operating under a policy of Socially Responsible Procurement (SRP) in relation to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and it is expected any supplier who engages with the Trust should also have a demonstrable CSR Policy which outlines their commitment to being ethical and sustainable. Please quote only if you accept Purchase Orders. - Supplier must be able to start services from 01 March 2026 - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA356360. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA356360 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aabc816-809c-4d9a-9854-cfd7b5b85d2f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | ILFORD | | Post town | Ilford | | Postcode | IG3 8XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest | | Local authority | Redbridge | | Electoral ward | Seven Kings | | Westminster constituency | Ilford South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 11 Feb 2026 at 11:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aabc816-809c-4d9a-9854-cfd7b5b85d2f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aabc816-809c-4d9a-9854-cfd7b5b85d2f 11th February 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/publicationsandstatistics/publications/publicationspolicyandguidance/dh_121260 - https://suppliers.multiquote.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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