Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdb-bd6c-7330-a532-442e2357a43a/integrated-advocacy-services Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Integrated Advocacy Services [Liverpool City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/liverpool-city-council) Estimated value £3,707,890 Published 17 Sept 2026 Deadline 29 days left 16 Nov 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. ## CPV classification Guidance and counselling services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06853c-2026-09-17T10:42:09+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06853c-2026-09-17T10:42:09+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Liverpool City Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/liverpool-city-council) [Sector More Health and social work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/health-social-work) ## More tenders like this [Independent Advocacy Services 2027 · East Riding of Yorkshire Council · 3 days left · 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-ec49-737f-9f46-46a3d8195337/independent-advocacy-services-2027) [Parental Advocacy Service · Wirral Council · 1 day left · 20 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-ea60-7116-8a7f-d8a314b343c3/parental-advocacy-service) [All-Age Independent Advocacy Service · Cornwall Council · 25 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd5-b530-733a-86e0-3e6a4d50bda7/all-age-independent-advocacy-service) [All-Age Carers Service · Liverpool City Council · 10 days left · 28 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdb-9ffd-7157-8e99-94b62ae347b3/all-age-carers-service) [Advocacy Services Market Engagement Event · Westmorland and Furness Council · 17 days left · 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13e26-0a19-706e-ae02-6120569c8fe7/advocacy-services-market-engagement-event) [Children's rights, advocacy and independent visitors · Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council · 18 days left · 5 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-f1da-7143-bc2f-d32354533ed9/childrens-rights-advocacy-and-independent-visitors)