All Age Advocacy Services

What the buyer is asking for

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://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ITFramework.aspx?SK=60def2cf-b592-418b-807d-222fbeb375be 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.