All Age Advocacy Services
Suffolk County Council, the local government authority for Suffolk, is procuring an independent All Age Advocacy Service covering adults, children and young people. The provider must deliver an integrated, high-quality, flexible and cost-effective county-wide service that meets the Council’s statutory duties and relevant advocacy legislation, complies fully with GDPR, and maintains the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark throughout the contract where it is the main provider. The contract has a maximum value of £5,438,400 excluding VAT and an initial term of three years, with an option for up to three additional one-year extensions, creating a potential six-year duration. Delivery is required across Suffolk, although specific sites or regions are not stated. The most critical qualification requirement is demonstrated experience delivering advocacy services, including county-wide provision and advocacy for both children and adults, alongside the ability to obtain and maintain the required quality mark.
Buyer: Suffolk County Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 1 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £5.4m
- Bids close: 29 Oct 2026
- Location: East of England, Suffolk
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2030
- Category: Health and social work services (85000000)
From the official notice
Suffolk County Council is seeking tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified contractors for the provision of All Age Advocacy Service. The Suffolk Independent All Age Advocacy Service to provide an integrated, high quality, flexible and cost-effective advocacy service which meets all the statutory requirements placed on Suffolk County Council for the provision of independent advocacy for adults, children and young people. The maximum contract value is £5,438,400 exclusive of VAT for the duration of the contract including extension. The VAT amount included is 20% standard rate, however in some circumstances VAT may be exempt or chargeable at a different rate. The contract term is three years (36 months) with an option to extend for up to a further three x 1-year extensions (36 months). The Deadline date for submission of the tender is 29/10/2026 at 11.00AM. Tender Submission will be electronically via the Suffolk Sourcing e-Tendering System at; https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/suffolksourcing/tenders/details/3058c7b7-3420-469b-8516-f7b4cfdcb335 Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 14/10/2026 at 5.00pm, which must be generated via the correspondence option within Suffolk Sourcing.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 29 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £5.4m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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