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Independent Health and Social Care Advocacy for Adults

Bath and North East Somerset Council

Awarded
services

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Key details

Contracting authority
Bath and North East Somerset Council
Public authority - sub-central government
Region
Bath
Delivery: UKK12, United Kingdom
Contract value
£632,692ex VAT
Submissions closed
Not stated by buyer
Published
11 December 2025

Procurement

Contract period
1 April 2026 - 31 March 2029
Initial 36 months, options to extend 24 months, total 60 months
Contract review date
31 January 2029
Procedure type
ITT
CPV classifications
  • 85000000 Health and social work services

What happened

Bath and North East Somerset Council awarded this contract to The Advocacy People worth £632,692 on 23 Dec 2025. The contract runs until 31 Mar 2029.

Description

The total value of this contract's initial 36 month term is £632,691.72 (ex VAT)

VAT does not apply to this contract

There is 1 extension available as follows:

Optional extension 1 value is £421,794.48 (ex VAT)

The total potential contract value exclusive of VAT is £1,054,486.20 (including all extension options)

VAT does not apply to this contract

Bath and North East Somerset Council is recommissioning its statutory advocacy services for adults. This includes support under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act (including DoLS and Liberty Protection Safeguards), Mental Health Act, and advocacy for complaints relating to health and social care. The aim is to ensure residents have access to high-quality, independent advocacy that upholds their rights, supports decision-making, and reflects local needs and legislative requirements.

Additional information

1 extension option(s) available, 0 taken; up to 24 months in total

Option: 24 months, from 2029-04-01, to 2031-03-31, Extension Option

Awarded supplier

Supplier
The Advocacy People
Award value
£632,692
Award date
23 December 2025

Contact

Address
The Guildhall, Bath, BA1 5AW
Contact name
Ms Lynsey Coleman

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