Scope
Reference
DN803384
Description
The Authority are undertaking a market engagement exercise to inform the commissioning to deliver the Authority's responsibilities for IMHA, IMCA, Care Act Advocacy and DoLS Advocacy for vulnerable adults, and Health Complaints Advocacy from the 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for periods up to a further 2 years.
The purpose is to explore potential organisations in support of the Authority to deliver this statutory service across the Isle of Wight for our local residents.
The draft specification will be published alongside the PME to ensure that potential suppliers of the service were aware of the expectations that will be required to deliver this service.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,395,000 excluding VAT
- £1,674,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
- Possible extension to 31 May 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
2 February 2026
Engagement process description
Looking for supplier feedback in the form of responses to Questionnaire which will be available on ProContract
Reference: DN803384
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
10 February 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Isle of Wight Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGYX-7387-YJXG
County Hall
Newport
PO30 1UD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mr James Burnett
Telephone: +441983821000
Email: james.burnett@iow.gov.uk
Website: http://www.iow.gov.uk
Region: UKJ34 - Isle of Wight
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government