Scope
Reference
IA3595
Description
The Authority is commissioning a Statutory Advocacy Service for the provision of a range of statutory advocacy services.
The Supplier will deliver a Service that reflects the key principles of:
• making use of digital.
• recognising the benefits of strength-based and asset-based approaches to improving health and wellbeing, promoting independence and building community capacity.
• targeting and supporting those with greatest need.
• encouraging Individuals to build their skills and confidence to self-advocate
• adopt lean and flexible working practices in order to maximise service reach
• demonstrate continual learning and share best practice through local partnerships and forums.
The total estimated value (without VAT) for the contract period including extension period is £1,977,453. A tender submission received that exceeds the Maximum Total Annual Budget of £659,151 for either year 1,2 or 3 and the Contract value of £1,977,453 will be REJECTED.
The service to be procured as a competitive tender using the open procedure is classed as a Light Touch Contract under the Procurement Act 2023.
The Authority will be holding a supplier "bidders day" on Wednesday 27 August 2025 at 10.30am - 12.00 noon, this will be a Microsoft Teams event held to give suppliers an opportunity to ask Procurement and/or the Commissioning area questions in relation to the procurement process
Suppliers are requested to have familiarised themselves with the Tender Documents prior to this event to avoid duplicating questions raised previously and already answered. Where a supplier is unable to attend, information will be shared via an e-tendering Proactis post, shortly after the event. This will include any questions asked and their respective answers.
For avoidance of doubt suppliers will still be able to submit pre-tender clarifications after the event in line with the process outlined in the IA3595 ITT Procurement Pack.
Contract 1. Statutory Advocacy Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,977,453 excluding VAT
- £2,372,944 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
16 February 2026
Contract dates
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will commence on 1 April 2026 and, subject to earlier termination in accordance with its terms, will continue until midnight on 31 March 2028. At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 12 months to the 31 March 2029 on the same terms for such period in accordance with the contract.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by 12 months to the 31 March 2029 on the same terms for such period in accordance with the contract.
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Signed contract documents
IA3595 Terms & Conditions updated 26.8.25 - READ ME .pdf
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
ASIST.
- Companies House: 03068125
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWT-3923-BPZT
Winton House
Stoke On Trent
ST4 2RW
United Kingdom
Email: ruth.plant@asist.co.uk
Website: http://www.asist.co.uk
Region: UKG23 - Stoke-on-Trent
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Statutory Advocacy Service
Contracting authority
Staffordshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZDG-2995-QQMD
1 Staffordshire Place, Tipping Street,
Stafford
ST16 2DH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lisa Dobric
Email: lisa.dobric@staffordshire.gov.uk
Website: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk
Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government