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title: "Independent Adult Advocacy Service - Generic, Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) and Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06defc"
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buyer: "NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-07"
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# Independent Adult Advocacy Service - Generic, Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) and Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)

Buyer: NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06defc

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## Summary

The North East Lincolnshire Borough Council is currently in the process of procuring a contract for the "Independent Adult Advocacy Service - Generic, Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) and Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)" within the health and social work services category. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure and is expected to provide services in the North East Lincolnshire region. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 31st August 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 7th September 2026. The project is actively at the tender stage, with a contract period slated to begin on 1st February 2027, potentially extending until 31st January 2032.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in advocacy and mental health support. The contract is designed to be person-centred and responsive to the needs of adults with health and social care requirements, aligning with the broader statutory obligations under the Mental Health and Mental Capacity Acts. Ideal contenders would include Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) with capabilities in service delivery, implementation, and advocacy, as detailed in the tender’s quality assessment criteria. The inclusion of options for contract renewal further enhances the potential for long-term collaboration and business growth.

## Notice

North East Lincolnshire Council are undertaking a Procurement to award a contract for the provision of an Independent Adult Advocacy Service in North East Lincolnshire. The Service encompasses statutory advocacy under the Mental Health Act (IMHA), Mental Capacity Act (IMCA), Care Act advocacy, and non-statutory advocacy, aiming to support adults with health and social care needs in the region. The service is intended to be person-centred, accessible, and responsive, ensuring individuals' rights and voices are upheld across health, social care, and related systems. The Authority has only recently assumed responsibility for this procurement and, due to the timing of the transition, has not had sufficient opportunity to undertake preliminary market engagement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075242-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,563,390 |
| Lots value | £1,563,390 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRIMSBY |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN31 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |
| Local authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Electoral ward | West Marsh |
| Westminster constituency | Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes |
| Delivery location | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2026 at 11:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075242-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075242-2026
  7th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER
  The associated tender document are available via the above link. Search current tender opportunities using reference number 100112467

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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