North Northamptonshire Council - Provision of Independent Advocacy Services in North Northamptonshire

North Northamptonshire CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0500dcProcurement Act 2023Light-touch servicespending

Estimated value

Awarded value

Awarded 20 Jul 2025

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

23 Jul 2025

Description

North Northamptonshire Council conducted a procurement exercise (UK4: Tender notice -2025/S 000-014402) to identify a suitably qualified and experienced provider for the delivery of Independent Advocacy Services. The service is designed to support adults and young people (aged 16-17 in transition to adulthood) residing in North Northamptonshire, including those in hospitals and Five Wells Prison. The service ensures individuals have access to impartial advocacy to express their views, make informed decisions, and uphold their rights under statutory frameworks, including: • Care Act 2014 • Mental Capacity Act 2005 • Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) • Health and Social Care Act 2012

Scope

Reference
NNC00000637
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Nov 2025 to 31 Oct 2029
Possible extension to 31 Oct 2032

The Council proposes to enter into one (1) Contract for an initial period of 48 months with the preferred Potential Supplier, with an option to extend for up to 36 months, making 84 months in total.

CPV classifications
85000000
Contract locations
East Midlands, United Kingdom

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Qualityquality100.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

Award date

20 Jul 2025

Contract start

01 Nov 2025

Contract end

31 Oct 2029

Awarded to
PO
CH 03323040