AwardedAwarded 20 February 2026

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

Advocacy Services Lot 1 - All Age Advocacy Provision Lot 2 - Independent Health Complaints

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
All Age Advocacy Provision 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 What this lot covers Provision 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 covers Provision 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

1 December 2025Tender notice · UK4, notice 078456-2025
20 February 2026Contract award notice · UK6, notice 015739-2026

About the buyer

Blackburn with DarwenLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers 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
Blackburn with Darwen Council for Voluntary Service1 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.