---
title: "Advocacy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069fde"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-21"
---

# Advocacy

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069fde

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council is in the planning stage of procuring advocacy services for adults and potentially children, contingent on market feedback and preliminary market engagement (PME). This opportunity, titled "Advocacy", is categorised under welfare and guidance services. Located in the UK region code UKK14, this tender is part of a planned procurement process using a competitive flexible procedure, defined by the legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54. The contract spans from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030, with the possibility of extension to 2032. The gross value of this procurement is stated at £2,628,000, with a planned future notice to be issued on 1st June 2026.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in advocacy and welfare services. Companies that provide welfare services for the elderly, children and young people, as well as services furnished by specialist organisations, stand to benefit. Moreover, the suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) suggests a competitive landscape that favours innovative and agile business approaches. By participating in the tender, businesses can not only secure a significant contract but also enhance their reputation and presence within the public sector.

## Notice

The procurement of a replacement contract for advocacy services for adults. This may be incorporated with advocacy for children dependant on the results of PME and market feedback.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047350-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,190,000 |
| 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLK14 Swindon |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
- 98113000 - Services furnished by specialist organisations

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 15:24 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047350-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047350-2026
  21st May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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