Tender: All-Age Independent Advocacy Service for Cornwall and Isles of Scilly – Contract from 1 April 2027

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Cornwall Council is seeking a supplier for the delivery of an All-Age Independent Advocacy Service across Cornwall and statutory adult advocacy provision for the Isles of Scilly. The Service will deliver coordinated, accessible and rights-based independent advocacy for children, young people, adults and eligible parents across health, social care, children’s social care and community settings, helping people understand and exercise their rights, express views and seek representation or challenge in decisions that affect their lives. The Service will comprise an Advocacy Hub and single point of access, Adults Statutory Advocacy, Children and Young People’s Advocacy including Independent Visiting and Parents’ Advocacy, and Community, General and Specialist Advocacy, delivered through a single contract as an integrated all-age advocacy model. The estimated total value over the maximum six-year term is approximately £6,416,447 and the Contract will commence on 01 April 2027.