Scope
Reference
PB
Description
Darlington Borough Council wishes to appoint a single Contractor for the provision of a range of Advocacy services for eligible adults. The Services will include: Relevant Person's Representative (RPR), Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Care Act Advocacy, A Deprivation of Liberty authorised by the Court of Protection Rule 3 Representative, Advocacy support to people with a hearing impairment, some limited General Advocacy, the provision of training to friends and family members to support them in the advocacy role and the development and support of Peer Advocacy which will be further detailed in the Specification.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKC13 - Darlington
Engagement
Engagement deadline
21 June 2025
Engagement process description
The pre-market engagement includes detailed information about the service requirements, guidance on the tendering process, and a survey to gather feedback from providers
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
30 August 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Darlington Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRZ-3744-WXXZ
Town Hall, Feethams
Darlington
DL1 5QT
United Kingdom
Region: UKC13 - Darlington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government