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title: "North Northamptonshire Council - Provision of Independent Advocacy Services in North Northamptonshire"
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# North Northamptonshire Council - Provision of Independent Advocacy Services in North Northamptonshire

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0500dc

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council conducted an open procurement procedure to deliver Independent Advocacy Services, aimed at supporting adults and transitioning young people, including those in hospitals and Five Wells Prison across North Northamptonshire. The services fall under the health and social work sector and were awarded to POHWER, a large supplier recognized for its VCSE status. The contract, valued at £1,362,900, was signed on 28 October 2025 and is active from 1 November 2025 until 31 October 2029, with an option for renewal up to an additional 36 months. This procurement process is classified under the Light Touch Regime as per the Procurement Act 2023, emphasizing the provision of impartial advocacy, governed by several statutory frameworks including the Care Act 2014.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities for suppliers experienced in health and social work services, especially those capable of delivering high-quality independent advocacy. Organisations with capabilities in statutory-compliant service provision can benefit significantly, given the substantial contract value and potential extension. Additionally, the open procedure ensures a competitive process, making it an appealing opportunity for companies eager to expand their public sector service portfolio. Moreover, businesses leveraging digital platforms to streamline their procurement submissions will find the process efficient, aligning with North Northamptonshire Council's requirement for electronic submission via a dedicated portal.

## Notice

North Northamptonshire Council conducted a procurement exercise (UK4: Tender notice -2025/S 000-014402) to identify a suitably qualified and experienced provider for the delivery of Independent Advocacy Services. The service is designed to support adults and young people (aged 16-17 in transition to adulthood) residing in North Northamptonshire, including those in hospitals and Five Wells Prison. The service ensures individuals have access to impartial advocacy to express their views, make informed decisions, and uphold their rights under statutory frameworks, including: * Care Act 2014 * Mental Capacity Act 2005 * Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) * Health and Social Care Act 2012

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Council proposes to enter into one (1) Contract for an initial period of 48 months with the preferred Potential Supplier, with an option to extend for up to 36 months, making 84 months in total.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074922-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2029-04-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,362,900 |
| Lots value | £1,362,900 |
| Awards value | £1,362,900 |
| Contracts value | £1,362,900 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | CORBY |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN17 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lloyds |
| Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire |
| Delivery location | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 16:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074922-2025
- 23 Jul 2025 at 16:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042538-2025
- 10 Apr 2025 at 16:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014402-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074922-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042538-2025
  23rd July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014402-2025
  10th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/ProjectManage/637
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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