Scope
Description
Provide specialist workers to enable members of the public who need additional support to meaningfully engage with a complex legal process and make their own decisions. The lots are: 1. Mental Health Lay Advocacy 2. Cognitive Impairment Lay Advocacy 3. Physical Impairment Lay Advocacy 4. General Lay advocacy 5. Intermediaries
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 31 October 2027
- Possible extension to 31 October 2029
- 3 years, 11 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
Two extensions available for this contract. Extension 1 for a period of one year (12 months) Extension 2 for a period of one year (12 months)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKI - London
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 4
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 4
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Bidders should note that the NMC is looking to appoint one supplier only per Lot. But bidders are open to apply for one or more Lots.
Lot 1. Lot 1 Mental Health Lay Advocacy
Description
Mental health but may also need support due to issues such as: Physical impairment (including long term health issues) Acquired brain injury Neurological disorders Learning disabilities/ difficulties Conditions on the Autistic spectrum Asperger's syndrome Children and young people Older people People who are isolated or only have limited access to support Currently affected by a difficult life event (this list is not exhaustive)
Lot value (estimated)
- £20,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 Cognitive impairment
Description
Cognitive impairment Learning disabilities/ difficulties Neurological disorders Acquired brain injury but may also need support due to issues such as: Physical impairment (including long term health issues) Mental health Conditions on the Autistic spectrum Asperger's syndrome Children and young people Older people People who are isolated or only have limited access to support Currently affected by a difficult life event (this list is not exhaustive)
Lot value (estimated)
- £20,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lot 3 Physical Impairment Lay Advocacy
Description
Physical impairment e.g. • Long term health issues • Deaf or hard-of hearing • Blind or visually impaired • Are deaf blind • Speech and language difficulties (this list is not exhaustive) but may also need support due to issues such as: Acquired brain injury Mental health Neurological disorders Learning disabilities/ difficulties Conditions on the Autistic spectrum Asperger's syndrome Children and young people Older people People who are isolated or only have limited access to support Currently affected by a difficult life event (this list is not exhaustive)
Lot value (estimated)
- £20,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Lot 4 General Lay Advocacy
Description
General Children and young people Older people People who are isolated or only have limited access to support Currently affected by a difficult life event e.g. bereavement or another type of traumatic life event e.g. domestic violence; sexual assault (this list is not exhaustive)
Lot value (estimated)
- £20,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Lot 5 Intermediaries
Description
Primary need: Communication impairment This may be as a result of: Mental health Cognitive impairment Learning disabilities/ difficulties Neurological disorders Acquired brain injury Conditions on the Autistic spectrum Asperger's syndrome Children and young people Physical impairment (including long term health issues) Older people with additional needs People who are currently affected by a difficult life event - people who may be currently finding it difficult to go through complex processes due to a recent life event, for example bereavement/ sexual assault. (this list is not exhaustive)
Lot value (estimated)
- £20,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Lot 1 Mental Health Lay Advocacy
Lot 2. Lot 2 Cognitive impairment
Lot 3. Lot 3 Physical Impairment Lay Advocacy
Lot 4. Lot 4 General Lay Advocacy
Lot 5. Lot 5 Intermediaries
N/A
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Lot 1 Mental Health Lay Advocacy
Lot 2. Lot 2 Cognitive impairment
Lot 3. Lot 3 Physical Impairment Lay Advocacy
Lot 4. Lot 4 General Lay Advocacy
Lot 5. Lot 5 Intermediaries
N/A
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 Mental Health Lay Advocacy
Lot 2. Lot 2 Cognitive impairment
Lot 3. Lot 3 Physical Impairment Lay Advocacy
Lot 4. Lot 4 General Lay Advocacy
Lot 5. Lot 5 Intermediaries
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 June 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Reponses to the tender are to be completed electronically using the e-sourcing portal Atamis. https://atamis-5621.my.site.com/login ('e-Sourcing Portal'). The e-Sourcing Portal provides a web-based tool that enables the NMC and Bidders to conduct the strategic activities of the procurement lifecycle over the internet. It provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities, reducing the time and effort required for the NMC and potential providers / suppliers. Please note the following project name and reference number allocated to this procurement process ('Procurement') within the e-Sourcing Portal: Project Name: Provision of Support Advocacy and Intermediary Services Project Reference: C1485
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 August 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 2 April 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Questions | Method Statement Questions |
Quality | 60.00% |
| Price | Pricing Schedule |
Price | 40.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
30 days of the date of receipt of the relevant invoice
Description of risks to contract performance
N/A
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Having previously tendered these services NMC is aware that this is a limited market place. On researching the current market space this is still the case therefore knowing the competition NMC feels there is no reason for a pre-market engagement exercise.
Contracting authority
The Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHCH-9173-QTMH
23 Portland Place
London
W1B 1PZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement
Telephone: 02073339333
Email: procurement@nmc-uk.org
Website: https://www.nmc.org.uk/
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government