[P-1558] PRE MARKET ENGAGEMENT Statutory and Non Statutory Advocacy Service

Manchester City Council is inviting organisations to participate in a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise regarding a review of statutory and non-statutory Advocacy service delivery. Format of engagement A Preliminary Market Engagement workshop will take place online via Teams on Tuesday 20th October 2026 from 3-4:30PM. Please note participation in the Preliminary Market Engagement will not result in any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process.

Next Steps Interested parties should be able to demonstrate the requirements detailed in the brief published on the chest. To participate in the Preliminary Markey Engagement workshop, please complete our online survey (link in brief attached on the chest) and submit your response by 12pm of Monday 19th October 2026. The survey results will be used to gather information on local and national Advocacy services and the current Advocacy landscape in relation to the areas outlined above.

Further information, including details of how to join the workshop, will be provided following submission of the survey.