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title: "PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT SESSION ADULTS ADVOCACY TENDER"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b395"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT SESSION ADULTS ADVOCACY TENDER

Buyer: METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b395

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Borough of Bury is initiating a procurement process for an upcoming Adults Advocacy Service, with preliminary market engagement activities scheduled. The procurement is classified under the health and social work services industry category, intended for delivery in the UKD36 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with a key pre-market engagement milestone due by 3rd July 2026. The buying organization, Bury Council, based at Town Hall, Knowsley Street, Bury, oversees this engagement, and all expressions of interest must be submitted through the Proactis/CHEST portal. Future notices are expected on 1st September 2026, and the contract is anticipated to commence in February 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services. Small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary community and social enterprises, are particularly welcomed to compete, highlighting the inclusive approach the Metropolitan Borough of Bury is taking towards their procurement process. The contract's substantial estimated value, approximately £900,000, and the potential for renewal provide a stable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their operations within the public sector. Participants can also influence service design and innovative delivery models, fostering growth and adaptability within their business practices.

## Notice

PURPOSE OF THE PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT Bury Council is inviting potential providers to participate in a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) session ahead of a formal procurement process for the adult Advocacy Service in Bury. The purpose of a Pre-Market Engagement session is to: 1. Share information about forthcoming activities and expectations. Please note length of contract is estimated only and may change, which includes contract value entirely 2. Gather feedback on service design, delivery models, and opportunities for innovation. 3. Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, promoting transparency and fair competition. 4. Outline the anticipated project timescales

### Planning Information

To attend the Pre-Market engagement, you will need to submit an expressions of interest form, via the Proactis/CHEST portal, through the rfx section.
https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2
Those who submit the completed form, will be sent an invitation via microsoft teams, closer to the PME date but after expressions of interest date is closed.
Please note Direct emails may not be replied to.
Just clicking the express of interest button on the CHEST, wont guarantee an invitation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055484-2026 |
| 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 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| 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 | METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY |
| Locality | BURY |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL9 0SW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Bury |
| Electoral ward | Bury East |
| Westminster constituency | Bury North |
| Delivery location | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 07:13 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055484-2026
- 12 Jun 2026 at 07:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055483-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055484-2026
  12th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055483-2026
  12th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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