AwardedAwarded 1 April 2026
Independent Health and Social Care Advocacy for Adults
Bath & North East Somerset Council · Local authority
In brief
Bath & North East Somerset Council awarded care and healthcare work to The Advocacy People on 1 April 2026.
The notice gives a value of £1,300,000 including VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Bath and North East Somerset Council is recommissioning its statutory advocacy services for adults. This includes support under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act (including DoLS and Liberty Protection Safeguards), Mental Health Act, and advocacy for complaints relating to health and social care. The aim is to ensure residents have access to high-quality, independent advocacy that upholds their rights, supports decision-making, and reflects local needs and legislative requirements.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| The Advocacy People (SME) 7 bids received | £1,249,045 | Awarded 10 December 2025 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 063528-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 081957-2025
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 031029-2026
About the buyer
Bath & North East Somerset CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
109Awards
94Suppliers it has used most for care
- Age UK Bath and North East Somerset Limited3 contracts
- Curo Choice2 contracts
- Julian House2 contracts
- Wecil Ltd2 contracts
- Action for Children1 contract
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From notice 063528-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 9 October 2025, last updated 2 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.