Provision of Advocacy Services

The City of Doncaster Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of advocacy services, intended to meet statutory requirements for independent person-centred advocacy in Doncaster. The contract was awarded to Cloverleaf Advocacy 2000 Ltd on 3rd April 2025, following an open procurement method. The contract will commence on 1st May 2025 and run until 30th April 2030, with a total value of £3,500,000.

This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category (CPV Code: 85000000), with additional classifications in Social Work and Community Health Services (CPV Codes: 85300000 and 85323000). The services will be provided primarily within Doncaster, with potential extensions to British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other international locations. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of delivering independent advocacy services.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete for such contracts, as they often bring tailored, community-focused services that meet the statutory needs of local authorities. The successful contractor will have the chance to forge lasting partnerships and expand their influence within the social services sector, potentially exploring further opportunities across the regions specified.