Advocacy Service for Adults

The public procurement process for the "Advocacy Service for Adults" was conducted by South Tyneside Borough Council, a regional authority in South Shields, UK. This contract falls under the health and social work services category, specifically structured to provide various forms of adult advocacy support. The procurement was completed under an open procedure as part of the "light touch" regime outlined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

The contract was awarded on 3 June 2025, with the contract period starting from 1 September 2025 and continuing until 31 August 2030. The procurement process emphasised quality and utilised a methodology that allowed for some procedural flexibility to ensure transparency and fairness during the bidding phase, which concluded on 13 March 2025. Businesses specialising in health and social work services could leverage this procurement opportunity to expand their services within the South Tyneside region.

Organisations adept in delivering high-quality advocacy services and capable of complying with performance standards like the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark are well-suited for this tender. The tender particularly encourages participation from SMEs, evident from the procurement receiving several bids from such entities. This setting provides a robust platform for businesses to engage with public sector contracts, ensuring sustained growth and enhanced credibility in the industry.