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title: "Gateshead Advocacy Services"
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# Gateshead Advocacy Services

Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0681a1

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## Summary

Gateshead Borough Council is currently in the procurement stage for a contract titled "Gateshead Advocacy Services," with a focus on health and social work services in the UK region UKC22. The current advocacy contract will expire on 30th September 2026, with the new contract delivery beginning on 1st October 2026 and extending until 30th September 2029, with a possible renewal period of up to 24 months. This tender is public and open, allowing submissions via the OPEN Platform until 9th June 2026. The procurement process includes an open procedure with a total contract value of £2,040,000, aiming to provide a comprehensive advocacy service rather than dividing it into multiple lots to ensure consistent support for individuals.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the health and social work sectors, particularly those capable of delivering cohesive and cross-functional advocacy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, highlighting the inclusive nature of the tender's criteria. The contract's emphasis on quality and social value provides an excellent growth opportunity for businesses that can demonstrate expertise in handling nuanced advocacy requirements under statutory regulations. Given the size and scope of the project, this procurement presents a significant chance for service providers to expand their footprint in the public sector by forming robust partnerships with local government authorities.

## Notice

Gateshead Council is in the process of recommissioning a contract to deliver advocacy services. The current advocacy contract will expire on 30th September 2026. The proposed contract will include the following statutory, non-statutory and general elements: - Care Act - IMCA - RPR - IMHA - NHS Complaints - Rule 1.2 Representative Advocacy - General Advocacy. Following consideration of the service requirements and the needs of people who access advocacy, it is proposed that the advocacy contract is procured as a single contract rather than divided into lots. This approach is justified as many individuals require access to more than one type of advocacy during their journey (e.g., statutory advocacy, issue-based advocacy, and specialist advocacy). Delivering these through one provider enables cohesive support for individuals, including a consistent advocacy approach and smooth transitions between different advocacy types, ensuring timely and coordinated support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 36 Months with option to extend for a further period or separate periods up to a maximum of 24 months

### Planning Information

We would like to gain your views through the following:
• Completion of the Market Engagement Questionnaire.
• Attendance at an online event, including the possibility of one-to-ones.
All responses should be provided by completing the questionnaire and uploading your responses via the Open e-tendering system https://www.open-uk.org/ before the deadline of 20th April 2026.
This can be found by searching 'Adult Advocacy Services' or using project number OPEN2026742.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043436-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender 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 | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-09-30 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,700,000 |
| Lots value | £1,700,000 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 12:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043436-2026
- 14 Apr 2026 at 09:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033588-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043436-2026
  12th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033588-2026
  14th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.open-uk.org
- https://www.open-uk.org/

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