---
title: "Independent Health and Social Care Advocacy for Adults"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056929"
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buyer: "BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# Independent Health and Social Care Advocacy for Adults

Buyer: BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056929

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Independent Health and Social Care Advocacy for Adults" contract was initiated by Bath & North East Somerset Council. This procurement, classified under the health and social work services category, targets providing statutory advocacy services for adults in compliance with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act. The procurement followed an open procedure, beginning from the planning stages in mid-2025, progressing through the tender phase in late 2025, and ultimately reaching the award and contract stages by early April 2026. Key activities included a market engagement event in August 2025 and final contract submission by November 2025, with the contract subsequently awarded and expected to commence on 1st April 2026. The location of service delivery is within the UKK12 region, ensuring localised adherence to community and legislative advocacy needs.

For businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, this tender represents a significant opportunity to engage with public sector requirements in the health and social care advocacy domain. The contract's substantial value, estimated gross amounting to approximately £1,498,854, with the possibility of extending its duration and value, underscores the potential for business stability and growth. Capable businesses in the advocacy sector, especially those experienced in handling complex legislative frameworks like the Care and Mental Capacity Acts, would find this tender beneficial for expanding their market presence and capabilities. The open method of procurement offers a fair and competitive environment for suitable vendors to apply, fostering innovation and high-quality service delivery.

## Notice

Bath and North East Somerset Council is recommissioning its statutory advocacy services for adults. This includes support under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act (including DoLS and Liberty Protection Safeguards), Mental Health Act, and advocacy for complaints relating to health and social care. The aim is to ensure residents have access to high-quality, independent advocacy that upholds their rights, supports decision-making, and reflects local needs and legislative requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Terms & Conditions include a clause that can trigger an increase in capacity and value. Including the capacity increase that can be triggered the total value of the contract could be PS1,257,060 (PS251,412 per annum).

Renewal: This agreement will commence on 1st April 2026 and expire on 31st March 2029. This Contract can be extended beyond the initial term for up to a further 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and agreed costs.

### Planning Information

Completion of an online questionnaire and attendance of an online market engagement event on Wednesday 20th August (14:00pm - 16:00pm).
To complete the questionnaire and to register for the event please see the link below:
https://forms.office.com/r/u9Rrvaxeeq

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031029-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,260,000 |
| Lots value | £1,300,000 |
| Awards value | £1,249,045 |
| Contracts value | £1,249,045 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## 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

- 2 Apr 2026 at 14:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031029-2026
- 11 Dec 2025 at 12:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081957-2025
- 9 Oct 2025 at 08:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063528-2025
- 30 Jul 2025 at 13:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044317-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031029-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081957-2025
  11th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063528-2025
  9th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044317-2025
  30th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bathnes.gov.uk
- http://www.theadvocacypeople.org.uk
- https://forms.office.com/r/u9Rrvaxeeq
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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