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Integrated Advocacy Service

Newcastle City Council(buyer)

Published
Published 5 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 7 December 2026 (25 days left)

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Overview

Newcastle City Council is planning the procurement of an Independent Integrated Advocacy Service valued at £416,615. The scope includes statutory advocacy for eligible individuals under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983, and Health and Social Care Act 2012, alongside NHS Complaints Advocacy. The proposed two-year contract is intended to allow time to evaluate the impact of the AGNI judgment on demand for Relevant Person's Representative and other Mental Capacity Act advocacy functions, as well as changes to the Mental Health Bill.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£833,230
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
5 October 2026
Questions by
26 November 2026
Deadline
7 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Social work and related servicesOther community, social and personal services

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Health and social work services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 19% received only one.

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Market context

Typical award in Health and social work services

£186,100

Median of 14,539 awards in the last 24 months

Newcastle City Council in the last 12 months

136

contracts awarded, worth £89,855,497 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    9 November 2026

  2. Planning Update

    5 October 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    5 October 2026

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