IA3595

The Authority is commissioning a Statutory

Advocacy Service for the provision of a range of

statutory advocacy services.

The Supplier will deliver a Service that reflects the

key principles of:

• making use of digital.
• recognising the benefits of strength-based and

asset-based approaches to improving health and

wellbeing, promoting independence and building

community capacity.

• targeting and supporting those with greatest need.
• encouraging Individuals to build their skills and

confidence to self-advocate

• adopt lean and flexible working practices in order

to maximise service reach

• demonstrate continual learning and share best

practice through local partnerships and forums.

The total estimated value (without VAT) for the

contract period including extension period is

£1,977,453. A tender submission received that

exceeds the Maximum Total Annual Budget of

£659,151 for either year 1,2 or 3 and the Contract

value of £1,977,453 would be REJECTED.

The service to be procured as a competitive tender

using the open procedure is classed as a Light

Touch Contract under the Procurement Act 2023.

A supplier "bidders day" was held on Wednesday 27 August 2025 at 10.30am - 12.00 noon, via Microsoft Teams and gave suppliers an opportunity to ask Procurement and/or the Commissioning area questions in relation to the procurement process.

Suppliers were requested to have familiarised

themselves with the Tender Documents prior to this

event to avoid duplicating questions raised

previously and already answered. Where a supplier

was unable to attend, information was shared via

an e-tendering Proactis post, shortly after the event.

This included any questions asked and their

respective answers.

Suppliers were still be able to submit pre-tender clarifications after the event in line with the process outlined in the IA3595 ITT

Procurement Pack.