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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
complete
Procedure
open
Value
1249045.0 GBP
Published
11 Dec 2025, 12:50
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Mar 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2029, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
THE ADVOCACY PEOPLE
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. 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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: Independent Health and Social Care Advocacy for Adults

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