--- title: "Integrated Statutory Advocacy Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05225f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05225f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05225f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05225f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON" published: "2026-05-28" --- # Integrated Statutory Advocacy Services Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05225f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05225f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05225f.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Hillingdon has concluded the contracting process for the provision of Integrated Statutory Advocacy Services. This initiative covers essential advocacy in adult social care and health to ensure a coordinated approach across various health and social care systems. The procurement process was facilitated through an open procedure, with the final contract being awarded to THE ADVOCACY PEOPLE. The contract was signed on 28 May 2026, commencing from 1 April 2026 and extending to 31 March 2031, with an optional one-year extension. The total contract value amounts to £1,729,528.86, covered under the services category and specifically classified under Health and Social Work Services (CPV: 85000000). The services will be predominantly delivered in the London Borough of Hillingdon, UK. This tender represents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in advocacy and health-related services. The contract's breadth, including multiple facets of advocacy services such as Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy and Independent Health Complaints Advocacy, allows providers to showcase their capabilities in handling complex care systems. The opportunity primarily targets providers with experience in coordinating integrated health and social care services. With a focus on enhancing residents' access to information and empowerment in care decision-making, this tender could be integral to business growth for those positioned to deliver specialised and impactful advocacy services. ## Notice The London Borough of Hillingdon awards for the service provision of Integrated advocacy in adult social care and health ensuring a coordinated approach where advocacy services work collaboratively across health and social care systems to support individuals in having their voices heard, rights respected and needs met-especially when navigating complex care pathways. The Integrated Advocacy Service, comprises of the following advocacy services: Care Act Advocacy (CAA), Paid Relevant Person's Representative (RPR) in and out of borough, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent Health Complaints Advocacy and Community (CA) - non statutory Contract commencement date: 1 April 2026 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The Contract will be for an initial term of five (5) years with an extendable option for a period of one (1) year, giving a total of six (6) years (the Term). ### Planning Information The London Borough of Hillingdon Council seeks competent and experienced providers of Statutory Advocacy and Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Services to meet for a Provider Engagement event at the Civic Centre in Uxbridge on the 23rd June 2025 at 1.30 pm The engagement event will include deprivation of liberties services and advocacy services. Register your attendance by email (by the end of 19th June) procurement@hillingdon.gov.uk with "Provider Engagement - advocacy services" in the email subject. If you are unable to attend in person, we can email you the information after the event. The session will provide an opportunity for interested providers to understand the service requirements whilst having the opportunity to offer views and comments, helping to ensure that the proposed approach is clear, achievable and aligned to Hillingdon's requirements. Providers will be able to seek clarification to prepare for the forthcoming tender process. We encourage all interested providers to register with the tendering portal Proactis https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050347-2026 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 | | Award date | 6 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 27 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,770,000 | | Lots value | £1,770,000 | | Awards value | £1,729,528 | | Contracts value | £1,729,528 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON | | Locality | UXBRIDGE | | Post town | Southall | | Postcode | UB8 1UW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon | | Local authority | Hillingdon | | Electoral ward | Uxbridge | | Westminster constituency | Uxbridge and South Ruislip | | Delivery location | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE ADVOCACY PEOPLE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 28 May 2026 at 13:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050347-2026 - 6 Jan 2026 at 10:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000568-2026 - 17 Sep 2025 at 08:48 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057184-2025 - 17 Sep 2025 at 08:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057165-2025 - 3 Jun 2025 at 17:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029653-2025 - 3 Jun 2025 at 16:18 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029646-2025 - 23 May 2025 at 11:56 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026274-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050347-2026 28th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000568-2026 6th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057184-2025 17th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057165-2025 17th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029653-2025 3rd June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029646-2025 3rd June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026274-2025 23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login All tender documents are available via the tender portal: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com (the Portal) ## Notice URLs - http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk - http://www.theadvocacypeople.org.uk - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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