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title: "Independent Patient Advocacy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0656ea"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-18"
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# Independent Patient Advocacy Services

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0656ea

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust seeking to award a contract for "Independent Patient Advocacy Services" aimed at health services in the UK. This notice, issued on 18th February 2026, details an intention to award under the Provider Selection Regime, separate from Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The standstill period commences post-publication, with representations due by 2nd March 2026. This contract focuses on services for secure and specialised health settings, including facilities such as Rampton Hospital and Arnold Lodge, operating from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a total value of £1,240,040. The procurement method noted is 'limited', indicating a direct award to "Together for Mental Wellbeing", who previously succeeded in similar tenders based on criteria like experience and value for money.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in health advocacy and mental health services. Businesses with expertise in confidential, high-quality service provision to secure settings will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Given the direct awarding process, companies with established relationships and proven track records in similar environments, such as "Together for Mental Wellbeing", could thrive. Key attributes for success include supporting financial improvement plans and consistently meeting key performance indicators within mental health advocacy domains. Therefore, this tender is notably ideal for large organisations already in collaboration with public healthcare bodies and possessing robust experience in managing advocacy services across mental health sectors.

## Notice

Provision of a high quality, confidential and timely Independent Patient Advocacy Services and Independent Mental Health Advocacy Services for adults, children and young people (aged 13-18) in secure and specialised services. On occasion, services will also be provided to Community Children and Adolescence Mental Health Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a high quality, confidential and timely Independent Patient Advocacy Services and Independent Mental Health Advocacy Services for adults, children and young people (aged 13-18) in secure and specialised services. On occasion, services will also be provided to Community Children and Adolescence Mental Health Services. 

The service provided to patients is free at the point of delivery, impartial and confidential. Advocates will ensure individual patients rights are safeguarded across Rampton Hospital, Arnold Lodge, Wathwood Hospital, in-patient services at The Wells Road Centre and The Lookout at Hopewood.

The Trust intends to award the contract to the existing provider following direct award process C; 

Lifetime value of the contract isPS1,240,040. 

The services are intended to be provided between 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2029.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 02/03/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014699-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,240,004 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG3 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Mapperley |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOGETHER FOR MENTAL WELLBEING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014699-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://together-uk.org
- https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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