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title: "Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire - Wirral Advocacy Hub"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WIRRAL COUNCIL"
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# Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire - Wirral Advocacy Hub

Buyer: WIRRAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bdf4

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## Summary

Wirral Council, a public authority within the sub-central government in the United Kingdom, is currently at the planning stage of its procurement process for the provision of advocacy services. The initiative titled "Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire - Wirral Advocacy Hub" is focused on gathering insights to inform the future design of advocacy services in the Wirral region, UKD74. Interested parties must complete a questionnaire on the Council’s e-tendering portal by 12 noon on Thursday, 9th July 2026. The engagement process aims to shape services including Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocacy, Care Act Advocacy, and various other advocacy types. This process forms part of the Council’s strategic planning to align with key local priorities and national health plans, with a procurement category in health and social work services.

This pre-market engagement represents an opportunity for service providers, social enterprises, community partnerships, and innovators to contribute to the development of critical support services in the region. The initiative is well-suited for organisations with expertise in health and social care, particularly those adept in delivering both statutory and non-statutory advocacy services. With a contract period scheduled from April 2027 to March 2030 and potential for renewal, businesses with a capability to support independent advocacy in alignment with legal and welfare strategies will find substantial growth opportunities in participating. This strategic involvement could position businesses as pivotal contributors in addressing community health and wellbeing needs across Wirral.

## Notice

Wirral Council is undertaking early market engagement to inform and shape the future design of Advocacy Services in Wirral. The current service includes provision for: * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) * Care Act Advocacy * General Advocacy * Self-Advocacy * Peer Advocacy The Council is seeking views from providers, social enterprises, VCSE organisations, community partnerships, and innovators to support delivery of its ambitions and key local priorities, as set out in: * NHS Long Term Plan * Wirral Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2022-2027) * Wirral Adult Carers Strategy (2023-2026) * All Together Fairer Neighbourhoods This Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise forms part of the Council's commissioning process and will support informed, strategic decision-making in advance of the re-procurement of Advocacy Services Subject Matter Advocacy services provide independent support to help individuals understand their rights, express their views, and participate in decisions about their care, health, and wellbeing. For the purposes of this engagement, advocacy includes both: * Statutory provision, where there is a legal entitlement under specific legislation; and * Non-statutory support, which promotes independence, confidence, and the ability to self-advocate.

### Planning Information

Questionnaire to be completed on the Councils e-tendering portal 
Chest portal: https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ 
Project Title: Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire - Wirral Advocacy Hub
Project reference: DN818490
All communications & clarifications must be raised via the e-tendering portal (The Chest)
Closing date for responses 12 noon Thursday 09th July 2026
If you experience any technical difficulties registering or using The Chest, please contact support:
Email: procontractsuppliers@proactis.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060231-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | WIRRAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALLASEY |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH44 8ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Seacombe |
| Westminster constituency | Wallasey |
| Delivery location | TLD74 Wirral |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 10:23 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060231-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060231-2026
  26th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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