The Provision of Advocacy Services for Health and Social Care

This public procurement process was conducted by Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council for the provision of advocacy services within the health and social care sector. The tender, titled "The Provision of Advocacy Services for Health and Social Care," falls under the main procurement category of services and specifically targets health and social work services. Located in the region of UKD73, the procurement process reached the award stage on 19th September 2025.

The contract, worth GBP 265,200, was awarded to Voiceability Advocacy and signed on 17th September 2025. This procurement utilised a limited procedure under a direct award call-off agreement, aligning with the NOE CPC Framework Agreement ref. 0627, which avoids the necessity of a prior call for competition due to its specific legal directives.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy services, particularly those experienced in providing independent mental capacity advocacy and mental health advocacy under the Care Act. Companies proficient in supporting individuals with significant difficulty in engaging with assessment, review, and safeguarding processes could find valuable growth opportunities here. The contract's focus on delivering critical services to vulnerable populations requires organisations with a strong track record in the health and social care domain.

Large-scale providers with established networks and resources to fulfil regional contracts in the UK are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements.