Scope
Description
The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is preparing to procure a new Advocacy Service for adults.
As part of this process, the Council is exploring opportunities to enhance coordination and accessibility across statutory and community advocacy provision, which may include considering more integrated delivery approaches.
To support this, we are hosting engagement opportunities with existing and potential providers ahead of the formal procurement process. These include a market engagement event and a questionnaire, with the aim to:
• Introduce the Council's vision for future advocacy services.
• Share the Council's challenges, intentions and desired outcomes.
• Explore delivery models and options for structuring the future service.
• Invite views on desired outcomes and service scope.
• Gather informal input to shape technical requirements and service design.
• Understand current market capabilities, innovations and best practice.
• Support networking to encourage potential partnerships, consortia, or supply chains.
This engagement is part of the Council's commitment to designing a high quality, accessible, and inclusive advocacy service that meets the diverse needs of adults across the borough.
We invite interested providers to participate in a market engagement event and/or respond to a questionnaire. Please register your expression of interest via our e-tendering portal.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,507,000 excluding VAT
- £1,808,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
Contract locations
- UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Engagement
Engagement deadline
29 July 2025
Engagement process description
We invite interested providers to participate in a market engagement event and/or respond to a questionnaire. Please register your expression of interest via our e-tendering portal www.capitalesourcing.com
Find the link to the market engagement event here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hammersmith-fulhams-adult-advocacy-services-market-engagement-tickets-1452390010619?aff=oddtdtcreator
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
8 September 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fuham
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTW-6333-BQGD
Town Hall, king street
London
W6 9JU
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@lbhf.gov.uk
Website: https://www.capitalesourcing.com
Region: UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government