Scope
Reference
StatAdv2025
Description
The delivery of a Statutory Advocacy Service including Care Act Advocacy, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocacy, paid Relevant Person's Representatives and Rule 1.2 Representatives to any eligible people in accordance with the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, (including the government proposals of the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 (including Liberty Protection Safeguards which are currently on hold); and, the Mental Health Act 2007. The Service will improve outcomes for service users and their carers who are eligible for Statutory Advocacy and non-statutory mental health advocacy; providing the right information, advice and guidance at the right time, in the right place and format. The Service will improve awareness and understanding of Statutory Advocacy and non-statutory Mental Health Advocacy amongst service users, carers, professionals and health and wellbeing partners across the public, private, voluntary and community sectors. The Service will generally be available during office hours (9am - 5pm), every weekday except public holidays. However, there may be occasions when appointments must be made out of office hours during the evening, weekends or public holidays. The successful provider will be expected to operate in such a way that allows: a presence in the area to understand the locality, priorities and issues; links with integrated teams and associated professionals in the locality; a management base within the borough of Calderdale who are readily available to staff and service users; recruitment activity within the Borough; reduced travel for staff and the ability to supervise and support staff in the workplace.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 1 June 2029
- Possible extension to 1 June 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
A period or periods of up to 24 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
31 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 November 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)
22 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
The Service is a statutory duty on local authorities and is not negotiable on that basis.
Contracting authority
The Borough Council of Calderdale
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNQT-4842-NXXN
Town Hall, Crossley Street
Halifax
HX1 1UJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Naomi Malone
Email: naomi.malone@calderdale.gov.uk
Website: https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2
Region: UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government