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title: "Independent Health Complaints Advocacy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d0c1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-22"
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# Independent Health Complaints Advocacy

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d0c1

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council has finalised a procurement process through a direct award for the provision of Independent Health Complaints Advocacy services. The contract, valued at GBP 46,998.22, was awarded to The Advocacy People, a large-scale supplier, for a period starting on 1 July 2026 and concluding on 30 June 2027. This procurement, classified under the health and social work services category, was conducted as a light-touch, below-threshold process without competition. The Council, acting as the buyer, is located in Aylesbury, UK, within the UKJ13 region. The procurement process has reached the award and contract stage, indicating its completion and active status.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive advocacy support. The structured nature of the direct award process implies that emerging businesses might benefit from understanding such procurement methods, potentially aiding in future engagements with public authorities. The Advocacy People's success reflects the potential for large organisations with relevant industry experience to secure government contracts, which can result in significant business growth and the expansion of service portfolios. Businesses that can navigate light-touch procedures and leverage their scale and expertise stand well-positioned to compete in this sector.

## Notice

Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a 12-month contract for the provision of Independent Health complaints advocacy via a Direct Award starting on the 1 July 2026, expiring on the 30 June 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069117-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,998 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP19 8FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North West |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ADVOCACY PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 11:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069117-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069117-2026
  22nd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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