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title: "Stockport Statutory Advocacy Services"
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# Stockport Statutory Advocacy Services

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0677c8

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## Summary

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for Stockport Statutory Advocacy Services, a comprehensive service aimed at providing high-quality, independent advocacy to ensure residents' rights and involvement in health and social care decisions. The contract was awarded on 28th May 2026 and involves services for statutory advocacy under various legislations such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 2005, and others. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, ensures compliance with legal standards and best practices. The contract will commence on 6th July 2026 and last until 6th July 2031, with a possible 2-year extension. This award has a gross value of £2,685,756, and will be implemented in Stockport within the UKD region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in advocacy, particularly those with the capacity to provide high-quality, outcome-focused services. Organisations that specialise in health and social care advocacy and have experience with compliance under relevant UK legislations are ideally suited to compete. The awarded organisation, Stockport Total Advocacy Trust Ltd, exemplifies a large-scale service provider with a focus on statutory services. By participating in such tenders, businesses can expand their service portfolio, enhance their reputation within the public sector, and contribute to the community’s welfare through dedicated advocacy solutions. This procurement aligns with strategic goals to support and empower local communities, offering a promising route for businesses specialising in social work and related service categories.

## Notice

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is commissioning a comprehensive Advocacy Service to ensure that residents have access to high quality, independent advocacy across statutory and non statutory pathways. The service will play a critical role in supporting people to understand their rights, express their views, participate in key decisions, and uphold their legal entitlements within health and social care processes. This procurement aims to secure a modern, responsive, and outcomes focused Advocacy Service that reflects current legislation, best practice, and the needs of Stockport's diverse communities. SMBC is seeking a provider that can deliver a cohesive, legally compliant service model that offers independence, safeguards rights, and ensures consistent quality across all advocacy functions. The new contract will form a central element of the borough's commitment to person centred practice, prevention, and early intervention, ensuring residents receive the support they need at the right time and in the right way. This procurement will allow for SMBC to meet obligations that fall to the local authority, as directed within current legislation for. * Statutory Advocacy under The Care Act 2014 - Care Act Independent Advocate (CAA) * Statutory Advocacy under The Mental Health Act 2005 - Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) * Statutory Advocacy under The Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) and Paid RPR. * NHS Complaints under the Local Authority Social Service and National Health Service Complaints (England) Regulations 2009 section 6. * Statutory Advocacy under the Children's Act 1989

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055174-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 6 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,133,382 |
| Lots value | £3,133,382 |
| Awards value | £2,238,130 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOCKPORT |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK1 3XE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Stockport |
| Electoral ward | Brinnington & Stockport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Stockport |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STOCKPORT TOTAL ADVOCACY TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 11:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055174-2026
- 30 Mar 2026 at 12:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029078-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055174-2026
  11th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029078-2026
  30th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=3413677b-232c-f111-813c-005056b64545
  Proactis reference - DN811521 - Advocacy Services

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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