--- title: "Independent Advocacy Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050279" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050279" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050279.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050279.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-27" --- # Independent Advocacy Services Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050279 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050279) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050279.json) ## Summary The North Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for Independent Advocacy Services, under an open procurement method, focusing on health and social work services in the region of UKE2 in the United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Independent Advocacy Services," is valued at £5,760,076 and covers statutory advocacy services required by law, including Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) and Independent Mental Health Advocacy. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract set to begin on 1st April 2026 and extend until 31st March 2029, with options for two more extensions. The effort adheres to legislation based on the Care Act 2014 and is part of the light touch regime. The details can be accessed from the North Yorkshire Council's website. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms involved in advocacy services, particularly those that specialise in statutory advocacy, mental health support, and social services. Large-scale organisations and SMEs, particularly those structured as VCSEs, are well-positioned to capitalise on this contract due to its emphasis on statutory requirements and public service. The contract's renewal terms allow successful bidders to establish long-term partnerships and expand their presence within the public sector, enhancing their service delivery capabilities across North Yorkshire. Businesses equipped with the necessary qualifications for advocacy services and innovative approaches to service delivery are deemed competitive contenders. ## Notice The Authority requires a Statutory Advocacy service to include all Advocacy Services required by Law, specifically: Statutory Advocacy as per the Care Act 2014; Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) and Relevant Person's Representative (RPR); Independent Mental Health Advocacy. ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0000 Renewal: Initial Term: 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2029 Option to extend 1: 01/04/2029 - 31/03/2031 Option to extend 2: 01/04/2031 - 31/03/2033 ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=92984&B= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028634-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 4 Aug 2025 | | Award date | 12 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | 2033-09-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,216,000 | | Lots value | £6,216,000 | | Awards value | £6,216,000 | | Contracts value | £5,760,076 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHALLERTON | | Post town | Darlington | | Postcode | DL7 8AD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire | | Local authority | North Yorkshire | | Electoral ward | Romanby | | Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton | | Delivery location | TLE2 North Yorkshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CLOVERLEAF ADVOCACY 2000 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 27 Mar 2026 at 15:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028634-2026 - 12 Dec 2025 at 19:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082705-2025 - 19 Sep 2025 at 13:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058157-2025 - 14 Apr 2025 at 12:15 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014947-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028634-2026 27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082705-2025 12th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058157-2025 19th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014947-2025 14th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14051 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cloverleaf-advocacy.co.uk - http://www.pohwer.net - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=92984&B= - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96290&B= - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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