Scope
Reference
DN789135
Description
Warrington Borough Council wishes to procure integrated advocacy services provided through a single supplier offering an Advocacy Hub.
The supplier will deliver a comprehensive advocacy service for adults in Warrington 50 weeks a year, 5 days a week (Monday- Friday) excluding Bank Holidays and Weekends.
The Service will comprise:
- Care Act Advocacy
- Independent Mental Health Advocacy
- Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy
- Paid Relevant Persons Representative
- Parent Advocacy
- Project work
Total value (estimated)
- £3,090,000 excluding VAT
- £3,708,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030
- Possible extension to 31 May 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will initially be for a period of 48 months with option to extend by 3 further periods of 24 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKD61 - Warrington
Justification for not using lots
A single provider model is required to ensure a single point of access for users.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
1 October 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
9 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted via the proactis system https://the-chest.org.uk with responses made within the system
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://www.the-chest.org.uk
Tender documents can be obtained via www.the-chest.org.uk using reference DN789135
Contracting authority
Warrington Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBVX-8195-NXYW
Warrington Borough Council
Warrington
WA1 1UH
United Kingdom
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government