Advocacy Services for Children, Young People & Adults

Buyer

Plymouth City Council

Estimated value

£7.2m

Location

South West

Deadline

13 November 2026

Published

23 October 2026

Category

Social work and related services

Trade

Health and social care

Suitable for SMEs

Not flagged

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In plain English

Plymouth City Council seeks a single integrated advocacy and independent visiting service for residents, covering statutory and non-statutory functions for adults, children, young people, and families. No special requirements are stated.

Description from the notice

Plymouth City Council is seeking to commission a single integrated Advocacy and Independent Visiting Service for the residents of Plymouth, bringing together a range of statutory and non-statutory advocacy functions for adults, children, young people and families within one cohesive model of delivery. The proposed integrated service is expected to include a range of functions, including: Adult Advocacy Services, such as Care Act Advocacy, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Health and Social Care Complaints Advocacy, Court of Protection Representation and associated advocacy functions. Children, Young People and Family Services, including advocacy for eligible children and young people, Independent Visitor Services, parental advocacy, and support linked to Plymouth's Families First Partnership Programme. For further information please see Supplying The South West Portal and search for Procurement opportunity DN834021.