Integrated Advocacy Services

Wigan Council
North West
Open procedure
7 December 2026 to 6 December 2029

The contract is divided into four lots covering mental health, Care Act, children's, and health advocacy. Services include supporting individuals to understand their rights, participate in care planning, safeguarding processes, and navigate complex health systems. The work involves direct engagement with service users to ensure their voices are heard in decision-making processes.

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Awarded value: £250k; As published
Published: 13 March 2026
Awarded: 18 September 2026; Wigan and Leigh Churches Association for Family Welfare
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 6 December 2029

What the contract covers

Service contract

Provision of independent statutory and non-statutory advocacy services for children, young people, and adults across health and social care settings.

Provision of independent advocacy for children and young people

Lot	Estimated value	SMEs
Lot 1	Not stated	Not stated
Lot 2	Not stated	Not stated
Lot 3	Not stated	Not stated
Lot 4	Not stated	Not stated

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Service contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 36 months
Extensions: 12 months + 12 months
Longest it can run: 60 months
Contract dates: 7 December 2026 to 6 December 2029
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 4
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 85000000, 98000000

Services in this contract

Children's advocacy and independent visitorsMain service£375k typicalIndependent advocacy for children and young people (only lot 3 awarded)

Lifecycle

Published
13 March 2026
Contract awardedto Wigan and Leigh Churches Association for Family Welfare
18 September 2026
Contract starts
7 December 2026
Contract ends
6 December 2029

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Wigan Council

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Wigan and Leigh Churches Association for Family Welfare

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/354134/integrated-advocacy-services
Buyer reference: PA074
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0669d2
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Wigan Council. Integrated Advocacy Services. Contract award, 13 March 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/354134/integrated-advocacy-services (accessed 5 November 2026).