Scope
Reference
101631
Description
The Authority requires a Statutory Advocacy service to include all Advocacy Services required by Law, specifically: Statutory Advocacy as per the Care Act 2014; Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) and Relevant Person's Representative (RPR); Independent Mental Health Advocacy.
Total value (estimated)
- £6,216,000 excluding VAT
- £6,216,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2029
- Possible extension to 2 April 2029
- 3 years, 2 days
Description of possible extension:
Initial Term: 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2029 Option to extend 1: 01/04/2029 - 31/03/2031 Option to extend 2: 01/04/2031 - 31/03/2033
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85320000 - Social services
Contract locations
- UKE2 - North Yorkshire
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
All information relating to Selection Criteria can be found in PA2023 Volume 3 Procurement Specific Questionnaire V0.01.
Technical ability conditions of participation
All information relating to Selection Criteria can be found in PA2023 Volume 3 Procurement Specific Questionnaire V0.01.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 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)
24 November 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 2 September 2033
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price Weighting | Price 40% |
Price | 40% |
| Q1 | Service Delivery |
Quality | 20% |
| Q7 | Technological Innovation |
Quality | 10% |
| Q2 | Accessibility |
Quality | 5% |
| Q3 | Implementation |
Quality | 5% |
| Q4 | Legal Compliance |
Quality | 5% |
| Q5 | Community Engagement |
Quality | 5% |
| Q6 | Delivery Approach |
Quality | 5% |
| Q8 | Social Value |
Quality | 5% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
There is a risk of Implementation of a new law or change in legislation particularly the introduction of the Liberty Protection Safeguards and the Mental Health Act 2025. This may require amendments to the contract, including altering the way in which the services are delivered and resulting in a change of volume of service delivery.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
The North Yorkshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNXY-8263-XCNL
County Hall, Racecourse Lane,
Northallerton
DL7 8AD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement
Telephone: +44 1609533450
Email: procurement@northyorks.gov.uk
Website: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk
Region: UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government