Independent Adult Advocacy Service - Generic, Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) and Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)
Description: 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
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.