---
title: "The provision of a Self-Advocacy, Collaboration and Co-Production Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06799f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# The provision of a Self-Advocacy, Collaboration and Co-Production Support Service

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06799f

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Self-Advocacy, Collaboration and Co-Production Support Service, focusing on health and social work services in Stafford, United Kingdom (UKG24 region). The procurement method was direct, below threshold without competition, under a light-touch regime. The awarded contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to run until 31st March 2027, with a total gross value of £120,000. The process was conducted under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, culminating in an award to the supplier, ASIST., located in Stoke On Trent.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses experienced in health and social services to engage in meaningful community work by forming self-advocacy groups. Companies specialising in communication support services, particularly those related to adult social care and community collaboration initiatives, would be ideal candidates for similar future opportunities. Engaging with Staffordshire County Council projects may enable growth through community partnerships and innovative service delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in co-production and collaboration with local government could further propel their business by expanding the Council's existing initiatives aimed at supporting the Disability, Sensory, and Neurodivergent community.

## Notice

The Council are commissioning the Provider to use their expertise and experience of working with and supporting Individuals, with communication support requirements, to lead on the formation of various self-advocacy groups (for example, by adult social care service type) to enable Individuals to have their voices heard, gain confidence, skills and contribute to future co-production opportunities. The Provider will also be required to continue and expand upon their existing work with the Council's Disability, Sensory and Neurodivergent Community Board ("DSN Board").

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029852-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASIST. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 14:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029852-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029852-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.asist.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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