Independent Adult Advocacy Service - Generic, Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) and Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council is procuring an Independent Adult Advocacy Service to provide statutory advocacy under the Mental Health Act (IMHA), Mental Capacity Act (IMCA), and Care Act, along with non-statutory advocacy for adults with health and social care needs. The service is estimated at £1.56 million with a submission deadline of 7 September 2026, and the council notes it has recently assumed responsibility for this procurement without prior market engagement opportunity.