Procurement Summary
Country: United Kingdom
Summary: Advocacy Services
Deadline: 28 May 2026
Posting Date: 06 May 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 140732558
Document Ref. No.: ASCH-2526-013
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
CPV Classification
85000000 - Health and social work services
79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
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This tender is jointly commissioning Advocacy Services between Brent Council and Harrow Council, with Brent Council taking the procurement lead role. This will deliver statutory Advocacy Services including Care Act Advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), and Relevant Person-s Paid Representative (RPPR). Working collaboratively will enable both local authorities to secure a high‑quality, consistent, and sustainable advocacy offer across borough boundaries, supporting improved outcomes for residents who require independent support to participate fully in decisions about their care and support. Whilst providing opportunities for shared learning, stronger market engagement, and the development of a more resilient and cost‑effective service model. By combining commissioning capacity and aligning service expectations, Brent and Harrow can benefit from economies of scale, a more robust provider market, and a clearer pathway for residents. Each Council will hold an individual contract for the term of three years and two one year extensions (totalling 5 years if all extensions are invoked). The budgets are: Brent Council - annual contract estimated value Ex VAT £267, 000 Harrow Council - annual contract estimated value Ex. VAT £184, 000 The combined estimate budget over the life of the contract including extensions periods is £2, 255, 000.00 Ex. VAT. Brent and Harrow Council will be running a joint market engagement event to inf...
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Tender Notice