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title: "Provision of All Age Statutory and Non-Statutory Advocacy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05868d"
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buyer: "SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-07"
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# Provision of All Age Statutory and Non-Statutory Advocacy Services

Buyer: SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05868d

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## Summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of All Age Statutory and Non-Statutory Advocacy Services" in Bootle, UK, under an open procedure. This procurement is aimed at establishing a comprehensive Advocacy Hub Model for adults and a dedicated Advocacy Service for Cared for Children and Care Experienced Young People. With a total value of approximately £2,727,600, the tender process falls under the services category, specifically social work and related services, classified under CPV code 85300000. The procurement is compliant with the UK's Public Contracts Regulations and the specifics of the light-touch regime. The current stage is active, with the tender submission deadline on 16th January 2026 and the contract award anticipated by the end of February 2026. This procurement process provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in social services to engage with a significant public sector client.

The opportunity offered by Sefton Council is particularly well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in social work and advocacy services. By participating, businesses can potentially secure a three-year contract, with the option to extend for up to two additional years, fostering sustainable growth and new collaborative possibilities within the public sector. The emphasis on quality and social value in the award criteria highlights the council's commitment to impactful service delivery, making it an ideal prospect for organisations that prioritise community-oriented outcomes and high-quality standards. This tender could serve as an influential platform for emerging businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public services sector.

## Notice

Sefton Council is inviting tenders for the delivery of comprehensive advocacy services designed to safeguard and promote the rights of vulnerable adults and children across the borough. This procurement seeks to establish an Advocacy Hub Model for adults (Lot 1) and a dedicated Advocacy Service for Cared for children and Care Experienced Young People (Lot 2) ensuring timely, effective, and impartial support for individuals navigating complex health, social care, and statutory systems.

### Lot Information

Advocacy Hub Model for adults

1.3 Sefton Council intends to commission a new Advocacy Hub model under a three-year contract, with the potential to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods. The aim of this arrangement is to ensure that the voices of Sefton residents are heard, understood, and meaningfully considered in relation to local health and social care services. The Advocacy Hub will provide a coordinated, independent, and person-led advocacy service that empowers individuals to express their views, secure their rights, and influence decisions about their care and support.

Renewal: Extension 1 : 1/6/2029 - 31/5/2030 award dependant on the availability of funding and satisfactory performance of supplier(s) Extension 2 : 1/6/2030 - 31/5/2031 award dependant on the availability of funding and satisfactory performance of supplier(s)

Advocacy Service for Cared for children and Care Experienced Young People

The aims of the Service are: * To deliver a Children's Independent Visiting and Advocacy Service by providing Children and Young people with awareness of and access to services, which are their legal right * To improve the quality of and increase access to Independent Visitors for looked after children and young people * To support the National Independent Visiting Standards and carry out influencing work to increase access to quality Independent Visiting Services and advocacy support for children in Sefton and those placed out of borough * To provide advice and information to Children and Young People so they are empowered to ensure their views and wishes are heard; their rights respected and reflected in the decision-making about their lives, in order to assist them in making a balanced decision regarding their welfare and support * To provide an Independent Visitor to advise and befriend when considered to be in their best interests

Renewal: Extension 1 : 1/6/2029 - 31/5/2030 award dependant on the availability of funding and satisfactory performance of supplier(s) Extension 2 : 1/6/2030 - 31/5/2031 award dependant on the availability of funding and satisfactory performance of supplier(s)

### Planning Information

To participate, providers must express their interest to attend by uploading and submitting a request to attend, via the Chest, by 12 noon on Tuesday 19 August 2025. 
Prior to the event participants will receive a MS Teams invitation to attend the event on 21st August 2025.
All requests for clarification must be sent via the Chest procurement portal https://procontract.due-north.com
Please note that attendance is limited to two people from each organisation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000978-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,727,600 |
| Lots value | £2,727,600 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD73 Sefton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 11:17 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000978-2026
- 11 Dec 2025 at 14:20 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082046-2025
- 8 Dec 2025 at 13:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080627-2025
- 12 Aug 2025 at 15:55 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048189-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000978-2026
  7th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082046-2025
  11th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080627-2025
  8th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048189-2025
  12th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=993023ed-2fd4-f011-813a-005056b64545&projectId=ee911e30-91cf-f011-813a-005056b64545

## Notice URLs

- http://sefton.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/CreateRFx/CreateRFx?stepId=fa911e30-91cf-f011-813a-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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