Tenders/Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire - Wirral Advocacy Hub

Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire - Wirral Advocacy Hub

Wirral Council

Published: Jun 26, 2026

Updated: Jun 26, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the social protection and governance and public administration sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 social protection sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Wirral Council is undertaking early market engagement to inform and shape the future design of Advocacy Services in Wirral. The current service includes provision for: • Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) • Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) • Care Act Advocacy • General Advocacy • Self-Advocacy • Peer Advocacy The Council is seeking views from providers, social enterprises, VCSE organisations, community partnerships, and innovators to support delivery of its ambitions and key local priorities, as set out in: • NHS Long Term Plan • Wirral Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2022-2027) • Wirral Adult Carers Strategy (2023-2026) • All Together Fairer Neighbourhoods This Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise forms part of the Council's commissioning process and will support informed, strategic decision-making in advance of the re-procurement of Advocacy Services Subject Matter Advocacy services provide independent support to help individuals understand their rights, express their views, and participate in decisions about their care, health, and wellbeing. For the purposes of this engagement, advocacy includes both: • Statutory provision, where there is a legal entitlement under specific legislation; and • Non-statutory support, which promotes independence, confidence, and the ability to self-advocate.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 26, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 060231-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Wirral Council

Wirral Council has issued 73 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 16 currently open and 39 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 26, 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 060231-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Wirral 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 Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.