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Coming up· published 23 May 2025

Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Services

Lincolnshire County Council · Lincoln, East Midlands

Lincolnshire County Council is planning Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Services. It is a contract for other health and social care in Lincoln.

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Source: Find a Tender, published 23 May 2025. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.

Key dates

  1. 2025

    Pipeline notice published

    UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 14:37

    View notice

  2. 2025

    Tender notice expected

    Date given in the buyer's earlier notice

  3. 2026

    Contract starts

  4. Next

    2031

    Contract ends

    5 years after it starts

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About this tender

In brief

Lincolnshire County Council is planning Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Services. It is a contract for other health and social care in Lincoln. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The estimated value is £4,486,970. The contract runs from 30 June 2026 to 30 June 2031. It lasts 5 years.

The buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Find a Tender published it on 23 May 2025. The notice number is 026776-2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-0523f0.

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Services" is currently in the planning stage. Initiated by Lincolnshire County Council, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, this tender is set to provide independent advocacy services across Lincolnshire for both adults and children. The industry falls under health and social work services, identified by the CPV code 85000000.

Services are expected to commence on 1st July 2026 and run until 30th June 2031. An estimated value of £4,486,970 GBP has been earmarked for this services category, which operates under a light touch regime. A future notice is anticipated to be published by 1st December 2025.

Organisations such as SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) are particularly well-suited to compete, given their often specialised knowledge and flexible structures, which are advantageous for light touch contracts. Successful bidders can substantially expand their client base within Lincolnshire's public sector, reinforcing their market presence and contributing to community service enhancement.

The notice in full

Independent Advocacy Services for both Adults and Children across Lincolnshire.

Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.

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Key facts

Every field the notice carries. Anything it leaves blank is listed under its table.

Contract

Service
Other health and social care
Procurement type
Standard
Category
Services
Contract period
30 Jun 2026 to 30 Jun 2031 (5 years)
Suitable for
Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs); Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)

Procedure

Notice type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Current stage
Planning
Stages so far
Planning
Published on
Find a Tender Service

Not stated in the notice: procurement method, awardee scale.

Values

Tender value
£4,486,970

Not stated in the notice: lots value, awards value, contracts value.

Status

Tender
Planned
Lots
Planned

Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.

References

Find a Tender notice
026776-2025
Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0523f0
CPV code
85000000 - Health and social work services
CPV division
85 - Health and social work services
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Location

Lincolnshire County Council is based in Lincoln. The area the service covers can be wider, so check the notice and the lots.
Local authority
Lincoln
Town
Lincoln
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Electoral ward
Carholme
Constituency
Lincoln
Delivery area
Lincolnshire
Region
East Midlands
Sub-region
Lincolnshire CC
Area
Lincolnshire
Country
England
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Buyer

Contracting authority

Organisation
Lincolnshire County Council
Category
Services
Address
Lincoln, LN1 1YL · East Midlands · England

Not stated in the notice: contact, phone.

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Documents and links

Official sources for this notice. The tender pack itself sits on the buyer's portal.
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Questions about Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Services

When will the Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Services tender open?

Lincolnshire County Council has not yet given a date for the tender notice. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.

How much is the Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Services contract worth?

The estimated value is £4,486,970. The contract runs from 30 June 2026 to 30 June 2031 (5 years).

Who is the buyer for Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Services?

Lincolnshire County Council, based in Lincoln, East Midlands.

How do I bid for Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Services?

Register on the buyer's portal named in the notice, download the tender pack and check every condition of participation before you start writing. The buyer has marked it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Care Sync Experts writes and reviews care tender bids from £1,500 + VAT.

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What to do next

  1. Read the early notice in full.
  2. Answer any market engagement questions.
  3. Gather your evidence and case studies now.
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  5. Watch for the tender notice.
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