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Tender: Integrated Advocacy and Independent Visiting Service for Plymouth Residents – Adults, Children & Families

Released 14 days ago

Closes13 Nov 2026

Likely valueEstimate£1.0M to £4.8MInflation adjusted

LocationSouth West

AgencyPlymouth City Council

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

6 days leftCloses Fri, 13 Nov 2026

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Plymouth City Council is seeking a supplier for a single integrated Advocacy and Independent Visiting Service for residents of Plymouth, combining statutory and non‑statutory advocacy for adults, children, young people and families into one cohesive delivery model. The commissioned service is expected to include adult advocacy services such as Care Act Advocacy, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Health and Social Care Complaints Advocacy, Court of Protection Representation and associated advocacy functions, together with children, young people and family services including advocacy for eligible children and young people, Independent Visitor Services, parental advocacy and support linked to Plymouth's Families First Partnership Programme.

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