PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT SESSION ADULTS ADVOCACY TENDER
Description: 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
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.