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BuyerStockport Metropolitan Borough Council
StatusAwarded
Deadline29 Apr 2026
Value£3,133,382
Published11 Jun 2026

What is being bought

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is commissioning a comprehensive Advocacy Service to ensure that residents have access to high quality, independent advocacy across statutory and non statutory pathways. The service will play a critical role in supporting people to understand their rights, express their views, participate in key decisions, and uphold their legal entitlements within health and social care processes. This procurement aims to secure a modern, responsive, and outcomes focused Advocacy Service that reflects current legislation, best practice, and the needs of Stockport's diverse communities. SMBC is seeking a provider that can deliver a cohesive, legally compliant service model that offers independence, safeguards rights, and ensures consistent quality across all advocacy functions. The new contract will form a central element of the borough's commitment to person centred practice, prevention, and early intervention, ensuring residents receive the support they need at the right time and in the right way. This procurement will allow for SMBC to meet obligations that fall to the local authority, as directed within current legislation for. • Statutory Advocacy under The Care Act 2014 - Care Act Independent Advocate (CAA) • Statutory Advocacy under The Mental Health Act 2005 - Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) • Statutory Advocacy under The Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) and Paid RPR. • NHS Complaints under the Local Authority Social Service and National Health Service Complaints (England) Regulations 2009 section 6. • Statutory Advocacy under the Children's Act 1989

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Latest release ID055174-2026
Latest release timestampThu Jun 11 2026 11:43:12 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Sourcefind-a-tender
Official notice URLhttps://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029078-2026
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Main procurement categoryNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basis2023/54
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Tender period: endNot published
Expression of interest deadlineNot published
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Award period: endNot published
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Electronic catalogue policyNot published
Total tender valueNot published
Tender lots in source1
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Awards in latest release1
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Parties in latest release2

Notice history

DateEventReference
11 Jun 2026award, contract055174-2026
30 Mar 2026tender029078-2026

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