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Tender: Online Market Engagement for Advocacy Services in Westmorland and Furness

Released 25 days ago

Closed04 Nov 2026

Likely valueEstimate£200K to £3.2MInflation adjusted

LocationNorth West

AgencyWestmorland and Furness Council

SourceProContract

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Submissions closedClosed Wed, 4 Nov 2026

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Westmorland and Furness is inviting providers of advocacy services to join an online market engagement session focused on the future delivery of Children's and Adults Advocacy Services across the area. The session will provide an overview of current advocacy services, share initial thinking on future service requirements and performance expectations, discuss the proposed procurement approach and indicative timetable, and invite questions, feedback and suggestions to help shape future commissioning arrangements. Participation is voluntary and not a requirement for involvement in any future procurement. Register your interest by emailing [email protected] and return the 'Advocacy Services Market Engagement Questionnaire' by 12 noon on Thursday 21st October 2026 to [email protected]. Providers currently delivering advocacy services and organisations interested in future opportunities are encouraged to attend.

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Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking feedback from providers on future commissioning arrangements for advocacy services.

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