Advocacy Services
Blackburn with Darwen · Local or regional public body
In brief
Blackburn with Darwen awarded care work to N-Compass Towards a Brighter Future Limited on 20 February 2026.
The notice gives a value of £1,300,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| All Age Advocacy Provision 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 What this lot coversProvision of Advocacy Services to All Ages | Social and domiciliary care | £1,200,000 |
| Independent Health Complaints 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 What this lot coversProvision of Independent Complaints Advocacy for NHS Complaints | Social and domiciliary care | £100,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| N-Compass Towards a Brighter Future Limited (SME) 3 bids received | All Age Advocacy Provision | £1,200,000 | Awarded 20 February 2026 |
| N-Compass Towards a Brighter Future Limited (SME) 5 bids received | Independent Health Complaints | £100,000 | Awarded 20 February 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 078456-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 015739-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
81Awards
64Suppliers it has used most for care
- AP Smilecare1 contract
- Age UK Blackburn with Darwen1 contract
- Blackburn with Darwen1 contract
- Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service1 contract
- Brook1 contract
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From notice 078456-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 1 December 2025, last updated 20 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.