Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf6-6f8b-7373-b120-ddce32fb25ca/independent-advocacy-service awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Independent Advocacy Service [NHS North East Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-north-east-lincolnshire-clinical-commissioning-group) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 12 Jun 2015 ## 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 The North East Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group (NELCCG) wishes to develop a Single Provider model for Advocacy in the borough of North East Lincolnshire. Within North East Lincolnshire and as a result of the implementation of the Care Act 2014 there has been a significant review of Advocacy services, which has led to the re-visioning of Advocacy services locally. In consultation with service users and local providers NELCCG is looking to deliver Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Advocacy under the Care Act 2014, and general advocacy through a single Independent Advocacy provider, ensuring consistency of advocate for vulnerable people through the care pathways. An initial contract of three years will be offered, commencing from 1 October 2015 with the possibility of extending the term beyond the initial contracted duration by annual review and with mutual agreement from the Provider and NELCCG. Additional information: Please forward any expressions of interest to whereby the full tender pack will be sent to you. ## CPV classification Social work and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5afe75e2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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 NHS North East Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-north-east-lincolnshire-clinical-commissioning-group) [Sector More Health and social work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/health-social-work) ## More tenders like this [COV - Coventry Advice Services Grant 2027 · Coventry City Council · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-5d51-728e-9c2e-b0d3c880bc14/cov-coventry-advice-services-grant-2027) [Gastroenterologist services – Tähystystutkimukset (colonoskopia ja gastroskopia) SOITE · Sansia Oy · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0b15-7339-9939-1b14de6c3eb3/finland-gastroenterologist-services-tahystystutkimukset-colonoskopia-ja-gas) [Social services – Garantie d'activité départementale · Departement de L'aude - CD11 · 22 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-21a4-7316-9f81-3a2021a97638/france-social-services-garantie-dactivite-departementale) [Health and social work services – DOA.2610.3.2026. Świadczenie usług opiekuńczych na rzecz mieszkanców Legnicy · Gmina Legnica · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-6631-72be-8950-1447bd5131bd/poland-health-and-social-work-services-doa261032026-swiadczenie-uslug-op) [Ambulance services – Contratación de servicios de transporte sanitario terrestre mediante ambulancias Clase A Tipo B y Tipo C para las zonas de La Gomera, El Hierro, La Palma, Fuerteventura y Lanzarote. · Gerencia de Gestión de Servicios para la Salud y Seguridad en Canarias, S.A. · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-ced3-712b-ad8d-dc313d6b63e4/spain-ambulance-services-contratacion-de-servicios-de-transporte-sanitario-t) [Social work services with accommodation – servizio DI gestione DI DUE comunità alloggio DI BASE PER persone CON patologia psichiatrica seguite DAL DSM dell’azienda ULSS 8 berica · Azienda ULSS n. 8 Berica · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-94d4-735d-bc39-2d8b65976651/italy-social-work-services-with-accommodation-servizio-di-gestione-di-due-co)