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Independent Adult Advocacy Service - Generic, Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) and Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council

Published: Aug 7, 2026

Updated: Aug 7, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the health and medical services and social protection sectors, with a focus on Mental Health. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.6 million. Proposals must be submitted before September 7, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

North East Lincolnshire Council are undertaking a Procurement to award a contract for the provision of an Independent Adult Advocacy Service in North East Lincolnshire. The Service encompasses statutory advocacy under the Mental Health Act (IMHA), Mental Capacity Act (IMCA), Care Act advocacy, and non-statutory advocacy, aiming to support adults with health and social care needs in the region. The service is intended to be person-centred, accessible, and responsive, ensuring individuals' rights and voices are upheld across health, social care, and related systems. The Authority has only recently assumed responsibility for this procurement and, due to the timing of the transition, has not had sufficient opportunity to undertake preliminary market engagement

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 7, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 075242-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About North East Lincolnshire Borough Council

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council has issued 83 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 29 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Transport & Logistics, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 7, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 075242-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 7, 2026. You have 29 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by North East Lincolnshire Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £1,563,390 - £1,563,390. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.