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title: "Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068241"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Services

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068241

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council is in the planning stages for the procurement of the "Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Services" contract, aimed at delivering advocacy services for both children and adults throughout Lincolnshire. The contract falls under the health and social work services category and is set to commence on 1st April 2027, running until 31st March 2032. The council is utilising an open procedure for this tender, with a future notice date expected by 1st October 2026. This contract represents a significant opportunity for providers in the UK region code UKF3 to engage in a project valued at approximately £4.49 million GBP. The procurement process is currently in the planning phase as of 22nd May 2026, with the associated advocacy services offering a "light touch" regime above EU procurement thresholds.

This tender presents a strategic growth opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of health and social work services, particularly those equipped to support both children's and adults' advocacy needs. The open procedure encourages a wide array of eligible participants, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage. Such businesses, especially those with a strong presence or capability in the UKF3 region, will find this procurement well-suited to their expertise and could significantly enhance their business portfolio through participation. Interested parties are encouraged to contribute to the market engagement process by 28th April 2026 to influence the council’s decision-making and gain better insight into the project requirements.

## Notice

To deliver both children's and adults advocacy services across Lincolnshire.

### Planning Information

Lincolnshire County Council is preparing to re-commission and procure Advocacy Services. We are seeking insights from the market on its preferred approach to several key elements to inform the decision-making process.
You are under no obligation to complete all questions. However, your support with sharing relevant knowledge and insights would be welcomed and appreciated.
Please provide questionnaire responses directly via message through the Panacea e-tendering Portal (https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/Login.aspx) by 28th April 2026 at 17:00.
The responses will be collated and anonymised before being provided to the core decision making team. We are keen to understand a true reflection of the market's views; your answers will have no influence on your further participation in this process, and all responses will be treated as confidential and commercially sensitive. We are grateful for your participation in this engagement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047975-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,486,970 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 13:25 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047975-2026
- 14 Apr 2026 at 14:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033883-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047975-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033883-2026
  14th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/Login.aspx
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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