Scope
Reference
BMC1003-2025
Description
The East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) is aiming to procure an Independent Advocacy Service in order to meet its statutory duties, corporate priorities and the individual needs of Service Users. The service will include the following types of advocacy: Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Care Act Advocacy, Litigation Friends, 1.2 Advocacy, Relevant Persons Representation (RPR) and general advocacy. The VAT figures are only an estimate and will be updated according. 20% VAT has been included at this time, this may be updated at time of tendering.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,490,000 excluding VAT
- £1,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2029
- Possible extension to 1 April 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKE12 - East Riding of Yorkshire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
26 May 2025
Engagement process description
Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire regarding the service. Please e-mail Planningandprocurement@eastriding.gov.uk for a copy of the questionnaire. All responses need to be sent back to the above e-mail address. Deadline for completion of the questionnaire is 25 May 2025.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 September 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZQH-9124-TMLN
County Hall, Cross Street,
Beverley
HU17 9BA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sally Hardwick
Telephone: +44 1482393939
Email: sally.hardwick@eastriding.gov.uk
Website: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk
Region: UKE12 - East Riding of Yorkshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government