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title: "Independent Advocacy Services 2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069290"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-06"
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# Independent Advocacy Services 2027

Buyer: EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069290

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## Summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Independent Advocacy Services 2027", aimed at fulfilling statutory duties and supporting service users' needs within the health and social work services category. The procurement process includes a pre-market engagement phase with a questionnaire deadline set for 21 May 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to reach out via the provided contact details for more information. Located in Beverley, United Kingdom, the council aims to finalise contract values and length following market engagement, with services set to commence from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031. The total contract value is anticipated to be approximately £1.49 million to £1.8 million.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in providing advocacy services, particularly those with experience in health and social care. The project encompasses various advocacy types including Independent Mental Health and Capacity Advocacy, Care Act Advocacy, and others, which provide ample scope for businesses specialising in these niches to expand their client base and enhance service offerings. Businesses capable of handling service delivery within the specified timeframe and geographical area will find this tender particularly suitable for fostering growth and gaining significant contracts with local government authorities.

## Notice

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) is aiming to procure an Independent Advocacy Service in order to meet its statutory duties, corporate priorities and the individual needs of Service Users. The service may include the following types of advocacy: Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Care Act Advocacy, Litigation Friends, 1.2 Advocacy, Relevant Persons Representation (RPR) and general advocacy. Values and contract length will be determined following the market engagement.

### Planning Information

Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire regarding the service. Please e-mail Planningandprocurement@eastriding.gov.uk for a copy of the questionnaire. All responses need to be sent back to the above e-mail address. Deadline for completion of the questionnaire is 21 May 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041589-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,490,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEVERLEY |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU17 9BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Local authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Beverley and Holderness |
| Delivery location | TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 14:50 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041589-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041589-2026
  6th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastriding.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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