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title: "Tender for Herefordshire Adults Independent Advocacy Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a794"
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buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Tender for Herefordshire Adults Independent Advocacy Service

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a794

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## Summary

Herefordshire Council was overseeing a tender for providing the "Herefordshire Adults Independent Advocacy Service," a significant opportunity in the social work and related services industry. The contracting process reached the tender cancellation stage as of 8th June 2026, following a Supreme Court judgment that introduced notable changes to the legal framework concerning deprivation of liberty safeguards. This impacted the service requirements under consideration, leading to the current tender's cancellation. Previously, the tender was in the tender update stage on 28th May 2026, which included a submission deadline till 18th June 2026, extended by a week, and the possible contract start date planned for 28th July 2026, lasting up to 31st October 2031, with a potential renewal period of 24 months. This contract required a comprehensive delivery within the UKG11 region (Hereford) and a substantial financial input, with a projected gross amount of £1,815,898.22.

This procurement process presented a robust opportunity for businesses capable of delivering high-quality advocacy services. Organisations, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with expertise in social services and advocacy could have benefited by participating. The procurement required providers to ensure high standards of quality and social value, aligning well with organisations focused on person-centred services and those capable of adapting to legal changes affecting service delivery. Despite the cancellation, this tender demonstrates significant potential for growth in collaborative and public service-oriented business ventures in Herefordshire.

## Notice

The Council has statutory duties under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983, Care Act 2014, and the Health and Social Care Act 2012 to ensure that adults who face barriers to involvement in key decisions about their care, treatment, rights or welfare are provided with access to independent advocacy. The Independent Advocacy Service for Adults is commissioned to meet these duties and to ensure that Herefordshire residents have access to an independent, confidential, person centred service that supports individuals to understand information, weigh up choices, and communicate their views.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One optional extension period of up to 24 months, subject to budget, supplier performance, and internal governance.

### Planning Information

Herefordshire Council has published this market engagement notice on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal', project reference DN792914. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity.
Closing date for responses: 17 October 2025 at 12:00
To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053986-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,513,248 |
| Lots value | £1,513,248 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 16:07 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053986-2026
- 28 May 2026 at 10:58 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050223-2026
- 13 May 2026 at 11:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043855-2026
- 3 Oct 2025 at 09:27 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062017-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053986-2026
  8th June 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050223-2026
  28th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043855-2026
  13th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062017-2025
  3rd October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
  Herefordshire Council has published this contract opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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