Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-7d55-72c4-84d0-0e9d842c719e/nearest-relative-proxy-service

Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Nearest Relative Proxy Service

[Coventry City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/coventry-city-council)

Open field

Estimated value

£96,480

Published

18 Sept 2026

Deadline

1 day left

19 Oct 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.
- Below-threshold contract

    Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts).

    [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85)
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

The Council is procuring a Nearest Relative Proxy service, fulfilling the legal role of Nearest Relative for people where no appropriate person is available to undertake the role for them, in accordance with the Mental Health Act 1983 as amended by the Mental Health Act 2007.

We anticipate services will be for around 10 individuals per year. However, this is subject to fluctuation, and we require the awarded provider to be able to support between 0 and 20 per year. The provider will be required to operate flexibility to meet all service need/demand.

## CPV classification

Social work and related services

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-077526-2026-09-18T10:48:41+01:00

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-077526-2026-09-18T10:48:41+01:00)

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