Independent Advocacy Call Off 9 Statutory Advocacy Services
Nottinghamshire County CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £861,305
Deadline
30 September 2025
Published
5 May 2026
Type
services
Overview
Direct Award of as Call Off Contract under the Independent Advocacy Framework DN643085 for the delivery of the statutory advocacy service in Nottinghamshire. April 2026 - Variations to the fixed budget allocation reflected in the contract values.
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This is a direct award contract (meaning the council isn't running a competitive tender) for an organisation to provide statutory advocacy services in Nottinghamshire. Statutory advocacy means helping vulnerable people understand and assert their rights in dealings with public bodies. The contract runs from April 2026 and involves delivering services under a pre-agreed framework agreement.
Requirements
- Must be registered on the Independent Advocacy Framework DN643085 — you cannot bid unless you're already on this approved list
- Must be able to deliver statutory advocacy services in Nottinghamshire
- Must accept the fixed budget allocation as set out in the contract (no negotiation on fees)
- Must comply with all terms of the original DN643085 framework agreement
- Must be prepared for budget variations (the contract value may change, particularly from April 2026)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide statutory advocacy support to eligible people in Nottinghamshire (helping them navigate decisions and rights in relation to public services)
- Manage budget variations and ensure services continue at agreed quality standards despite potential funding changes
- Deliver services in line with the Independent Advocacy Framework specification from April 2026 onwards
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'call off' contract — it means the council is selecting from a pre-approved list of suppliers on the DN643085 framework rather than running a fresh competition. If you're not on that framework, you cannot bid for this contract.
- 2The key document you need is the original DN643085 Independent Advocacy Framework agreement — the call off contract will reference it heavily, so get a copy of that to understand your actual obligations.
- 3The phrase 'direct award' is important: the council has chosen you (or a specific provider) without competitive tendering, probably because you're the only approved provider or the only one able to deliver in Nottinghamshire.
- 4April 2026 and 'variations to fixed budget' suggests the contract value will change — check the financial section carefully to understand the baseline budget and what triggers variations. This could mean less funding or more work at the same pay.
- 5Look for the definition of 'statutory advocacy' in the framework documents — this is a legal term with specific meaning (usually covering advocacy for people in specific situations like care proceedings, mental health assessments, or safeguarding).
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're not on the DN643085 framework, do not waste time bidding — contact the council's procurement team to ask if the framework is still open for new members, and if so, how to apply. This contract will only go to existing framework members.
- Budget variations are a red flag: before you accept, model your costs carefully and understand what happens if funding drops. Build in contingency and check whether you can reduce scope or must maintain full service on lower fees.
- Check whether you're bidding as a sole provider or if there are other advocacy organisations on the framework in Nottinghamshire — if you're competing for the same direct award, understand what makes you the strongest candidate (local presence, specific expertise, better value).
Award Details
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£861,305
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NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCILKey Dates
Published
5 May 2026
Submission deadline
30 September 2025
Notice type
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