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Coming up· published 23 May 2025

Statutory Advocacy Service

Borough Council of Calderdale · Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

Borough Council of Calderdale is planning Statutory Advocacy Service. It is a contract for other health and social care in Calderdale.

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

Key dates

  1. 2025

    Pipeline notice published

    UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 09:35

    View notice
  2. 2025

    Tender notice expected

    Date given in the buyer's earlier notice

  3. 2026

    Contract starts

  4. 2026

    Contract ends

    0 years after it starts

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About this tender

In brief

Borough Council of Calderdale is planning Statutory Advocacy Service. It is a contract for other health and social care in Calderdale. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The estimated value is £2,000,000. The contract runs from 31 July 2026 to 1 August 2026. It lasts 0 years.

It is run as an open procedure. The buyer marks it as suitable for VCSEs. Find a Tender published it on 23 May 2025. The notice number is 025857-2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-052117.

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Calderdale is planning a procurement process for the provision of a Statutory Advocacy Service, aimed to deliver advocacy services within the Calderdale area for eligible 16-18 year olds. This tender, categorized under Health and social work services, will meet the Council's statutory duty, providing various advocacy roles as per legal requirements.

Located in the United Kingdom, specifically the region UKE44, the procurement process is presently in the planning stage, and following an open procedure will likely offer more details in a future notice, anticipated on 15 December 2025. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, is planned to commence on 1 August 2026 and conclude on the same day.

The open procedure allows a broad range of suppliers to engage, particularly those that prioritise social value and have expertise in serving vulnerable groups. Organisations classified as Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) are also identified as suitable candidates, offering them a chance to secure a substantial contract that could support their growth while assisting a pivotal public service function.

The successful bidder will not only benefit financially but also enhance their reputation in delivering essential community services.

The notice in full

The Service will deliver Advocacy Services across the borough of Calderdale to eligible 16-18 year olds; meeting the Council's statutory duty for the provision of advocates including Care Act Advocates, Independent Mental Capacity Advocates, Independent Mental Health Advocates and paid Relevant Person's Representatives to any eligible people in accordance with relevant regulations, guidance and code of practice.

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
31 Jul 2026 to 1 Aug 2026 (0 years)
Suitable for
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)

Procedure

Notice type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement method
Open
Procedure
Open procedure
Current stage
Planning
Stages so far
Planning
Published on
Find a Tender Service

Not stated in the notice: awardee scale.

Values

Tender value
£2,000,000

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
025857-2025
Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052117
CPV code
85000000 - Health and social work services
CPV division
85 - Health and social work services
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Location

Borough Council of Calderdale is based in Calderdale. The area the service covers can be wider, so check the notice and the lots.
Local authority
Calderdale
Town
Halifax
Postcode
HX1 1UJ
Electoral ward
Town
Constituency
Halifax
Delivery area
Calderdale and Kirklees
Region
Yorkshire and The Humber
Sub-region
Calderdale and Kirklees
Area
West Yorkshire
Country
England
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Buyer

Contracting authority

Organisation
Borough Council of Calderdale
Category
Services
Address
Halifax, HX1 1UJ · Yorkshire and The Humber · 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 Statutory Advocacy Service

When will the Statutory Advocacy Service tender open?

Borough Council of Calderdale 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 Statutory Advocacy Service contract worth?

The estimated value is £2,000,000. The contract runs from 31 July 2026 to 1 August 2026 (0 years).

Who is the buyer for Statutory Advocacy Service?

Borough Council of Calderdale, based in Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber.

How do I bid for Statutory Advocacy Service?

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 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.
  4. Check your policies are up to date.
  5. Watch for the tender notice.