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ASC111 - Spot Contract - Advocacy

Middlesbrough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Middlesbrough Council

Buyer Address: PO Box 500, Middlesbrough, UKC12, TS1 9FT, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
41666.66 GBP
Published
12 Jan 2026, 10:31
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
29 Dec 2025, 00:00
Contract End
14 Dec 2027, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
CONNECTED VOICE
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Advocacy services are required under The Local Authorities duty to ensure independent advocacy is available and it is breach of this duty if advocacy is not available when needed.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

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