Scope
Reference
DN784732
Description
Bath and North East Somerset Council is recommissioning its statutory advocacy services for adults. This includes support under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act (including DoLS and Liberty Protection Safeguards), Mental Health Act, and advocacy for complaints relating to health and social care. The aim is to ensure residents have access to high-quality, independent advocacy that upholds their rights, supports decision-making, and reflects local needs and legislative requirements.
The maximum estimated value of this contract is £1,249,045.00 for the duration of the contract, including any possible extensions and including additional 10% that can be triggered to respond to demand or changes in legislation. The initial contract period is 3 years with one possible extension of up to 24 months.
Contract 1. Independent Health and Social Care Advocacy for Adults
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,249,045 excluding VAT
- £1,498,854 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
10 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
11 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 22 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial contract period is 3 years with one possible extension of up to 24 months.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The maximum estimated value includes additional 10% that can be triggered to respond to demand or changes in legislation.
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Information about tenders
- 7 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 3 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
THE ADVOCACY PEOPLE
- Companies House: 03963421
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1080679
Rock House
Hastings
TN34 1DT
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Independent Health and Social Care Advocacy for Adults
Contracting authority
Bath & North East Somerset Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVH-3287-JWJV
The Guildhall
Bath
BA1 5AW
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@bathnes.gov.uk
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government