Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-05f37c
- Published by:
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Authority ID:
- AA20301
- Publication date:
- 03 September 2026
- Deadline date:
- 01 October 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
The Advocacy Service Hub will fulfil the Councils statutory duties by providing the following functions: · Element A - Independent Mental Health Advocacy Service · Element B - Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy and Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) Relevant Person Representative (RPR) · Element C - Care Act & Generic Advocacy · Element D - Independent NHS Complaints Advocacy · Element E - Children's Advocacy.The Advocacy Service Hub will support vulnerable individuals to: live independently for longer in the community and ensure they are able to maximise their independence, choice and control and empower them to actively participate in the community have easy access to information, advice and signposting to enable them to make decisions about their own care and support needs, providing information in a range of accessible formats such as Easy Read, large print, audio, and multiple languages, as well as offering interpretation and translation services where required engage underrepresented groups, by working closely with community organisations and outreach networks ensure that all individuals can understand their rights, express their wishes, and fully participate in decisions about their care and treatment.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement description
The Advocacy Service Hub will fulfil the Councils statutory duties by providing the following functions: · Element A - Independent Mental Health Advocacy Service · Element B - Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy and Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) Relevant Person Representative (RPR) · Element C - Care Act & Generic Advocacy · Element D - Independent NHS Complaints Advocacy · Element E - Children's Advocacy.
The Advocacy Service Hub will support vulnerable individuals to:
live independently for longer in the community and ensure they are able to maximise their independence, choice and control and empower them to actively participate in the community have easy access to information, advice and signposting to enable them to make decisions about their own care and support needs, providing information in a range of accessible formats such as Easy Read, large print, audio, and multiple languages, as well as offering interpretation and translation services where required engage underrepresented groups, by working closely with community organisations and outreach networks ensure that all individuals can understand their rights, express their wishes, and fully participate in decisions about their care and treatment.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
2310000 GBP to 2310000GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM to 31 March 2032, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 March 2034
Contracting authority
London Borough of Hounslow
Identification register:
Address 1: Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road
Town/City: Hounslow, London
Postcode: TW3 3EB
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQYY-1684-DYLV
NUTS code: UKI75
Email: procurement@hounslow.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Light touch
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 85320000 - Social services
Lot value (estimated)
2310000 GBP Excluding VAT
2772000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2032, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 March 2034, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
5 years and up to 2 years extension (1+1)
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality/Price
Weighting: 100
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
30 September 2026, 23:59PM
Enquiry deadline
18 September 2026, 23:59PM
Date of award of contract
31 December 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://procontract.duenorth.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=b1034d99-319a-f111-813c-005056b64545
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Is this a recurring procurement?
No
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)
01 April 2033, 23:59PM
Languages that may be used for submission
Documents
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published
Coding
Commodity categories
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| 85320000 |
Social services |
Social work and related services |
Delivery locations
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Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
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- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
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