Scope
Reference
DN807847
Description
The Authority invites response to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified suppliers ("Suppliers") for the provision of statutory advocacy services including IMHA, IMCA, ICAA, IHCA and advocacy relating to deprivation of liberty (DoLS) for Isle of Wight residents including those residing in mainland hospital or care home settings.
The overall annual budget for this Tender is a maximum budget of £279,000.00 (exc. VAT).
The contract period is an initial 3 year term of 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029 with an option to extend for periods up to a further 2 years. The adoption of extensions is through sole discretion of the Authority.
For full details of the specification requirements can be found in the Specification Document.
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
Description of possible extension:
The contract has an option to extend for periods up to a further 2 years. The adoption of extensions is through sole discretion of the Authority.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Financial, Health and Safety, and Insurance
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 March 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
16 March 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2 please register free of charge, and search reference DN807847
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 65% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Contracting authority
Isle of Wight Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGYX-7387-YJXG
County Hall
Newport
PO30 1UD
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@iow.gov.uk
Region: UKJ34 - Isle of Wight
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government