Scope
Reference
NNC00000637
Description
North Northamptonshire Council conducted a procurement exercise (UK4: Tender notice -2025/S 000-014402) to identify a suitably qualified and experienced provider for the delivery of Independent Advocacy Services. The service is designed to support adults and young people (aged 16-17 in transition to adulthood) residing in North Northamptonshire, including those in hospitals and Five Wells Prison.
The service ensures individuals have access to impartial advocacy to express their views, make informed decisions, and uphold their rights under statutory frameworks, including:
• Care Act 2014
• Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007)
• Health and Social Care Act 2012
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,362,900 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
21 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
21 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 1 August 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Information about tenders
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 4 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
POHWER
- Companies House: 03323040
Suite 4 Middlesex House
Stevenage
SG1 2EF
United Kingdom
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
North Northamptonshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQCM-5634-HGCN
The Corby Cube, George Street
Corby
NN17 1QG
United Kingdom
Region: UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government