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Independent Health and Social Care Advocacy for Adults

Bath & North East Somerset Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Bath & North East Somerset Council

Buyer Address: The Guildhall, Bath, UKK12, BA1 5AW, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@bathnes.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1300000.0 GBP
Gross: 1300000 GBP
Published
09 Oct 2025, 08:16
Deadline
10 Nov 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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. Details are available within the published specification.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063528-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: The Terms & Conditions include a clause that can trigger an increase in capacity and value. Including the capacity increase that can be triggered the total value of the contract could be £1,257,060 (£251,412 per annum).

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,300,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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