Estimated Value
Up to £96,480
Deadline
19 October 2026
9 days remaining
Published
18 September 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
The Council is procuring a Nearest Relative Proxy service, fulfilling the legal role of Nearest Relative for people where no appropriate person is available to undertake the role for them, in accordance with the Mental Health Act 1983 as amended by the Mental Health Act 2007. We anticipate services will be for around 10 individuals per year. However, this is subject to fluctuation, and we require the awarded provider to be able to support between 0 and 20 per year.
Eligibility & compliance
The provider will be required to operate flexibility to meet all service need/demand.
Regulations cited
- Mental Health Act 1983
- Mental Health Act 2007
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Likely incumbents
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- 1
Alpha Taxis (Warwickshire) Limited
7 contracts wonlatest 9 Sept 2025ends 13 Jul 2029£14m
total awarded
- 2
Just A Ride Ltd
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total awarded
- 3
Phoenix Software Ltd
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- 4
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- 5
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total awarded
Alpha Taxis (Warwickshire) Limited is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Coventry City CouncilKey Dates
Published
18 September 2026
Submission deadline
19 October 2026
Notice type
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