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Integrated Advocacy Services

Liverpool City Council · Local authority

In brief

Liverpool City Council is looking for suppliers for care work (North West).

The estimated value is £3,707,890 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 16 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Monday 9 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 16 November 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 70% · Cost 20% · Social Value 10%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 5.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 48 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Liverpool City Council commissions an Integrated Advocacy Service to provide a comprehensive portfolio of statutory and non-statutory advocacy provision, including Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCA). The service is required to support the Council in meeting its statutory obligations under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Mental Health Act 1983, ensuring eligible individuals receive independent advocacy as mandated. In addition to statutory functions, the service will deliver flexible, non-statutory, issue based advocacy to address unmet need, ensuring that individuals who do not meet formal eligibility criteria can still access proportionate, independent, and person-centred support. The service will enable individuals to express their views, wishes, and preferences, safeguard their rights, and actively participate in decision-making processes that affect their lives. Particular focus will be given to individuals who experience substantial difficulty in understanding, retaining, or communicating information, and who lack an appropriate person to support their involvement. The provider will ensure advocacy interventions are independent, tailored, and outcome-focused, promoting inclusion, equity of access, and improved wellbeing.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 3 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £3,707,890 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 9 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 16 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

17 April 2026Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 035160-2026
17 April 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 035171-2026
17 April 2026Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 035174-2026
22 May 2026Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 047533-2026
22 May 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 047541-2026
22 May 2026Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 047626-2026
17 September 2026Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 088080-2026
16 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 097763-2026

About the buyer

Liverpool City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

150

Awards

106

Suppliers it has used most for care

City of Liverpool Young Men's Christian Association (Inc.)4 contracts
Cayp Psychology Limited1 contract
Define Research & Insight Limited1 contract
New Start Ltd1 contract
PSS (UK)1 contract

All tenders and awards from Liverpool City Council

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From notice 035160-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 April 2026, last updated 16 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 16 October 2026.