Scope
Reference
BMC1003-2026
Description
Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Litigation Friend, Relevant Persons Representative (RPR), 1:2 Advocacy and Care Act Advocacy are statutory services; the general advocacy is included within the overall IMCA Service as similar skills and competencies are required and this supports people who do not qualify for the statutory services. As the services have to be independent of the Local Authority, a procurement exercise is required to ensure we meet our statutory duties and those of wellbeing for residents within the East Riding.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,492,500 excluding VAT
- £1,791,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2029
- Possible extension to 1 April 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Options of two one year extensions at the sole discretion of the Council.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKE12 - East Riding of Yorkshire
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As stated in the documentation
Technical ability conditions of participation
As stated in the documentation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 December 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 5 September 2028
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Total annual cost | Price | 50% |
| Method statement questions | Quality | 50% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZQH-9124-TMLN
County Hall, Cross Street,
Beverley
HU17 9BA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sally Hardwick
Telephone: +44 1482393939
Email: planningandprocurement@eastriding.gov.uk
Website: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk
Region: UKE12 - East Riding of Yorkshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government