Independent Adult Advocacy Service for North East Lincolnshire

North East Lincolnshire Council is procuring a contract for a comprehensive Independent Adult Advocacy Service to support adults with health and social care needs across the region. The service will provide statutory advocacy under the Mental Health Act (IMHA - Independent Mental Health Advocacy) and Mental Capacity Act (IMCA - Independent Mental Capacity Advocate), alongside Care Act advocacy and non-statutory advocacy services. The service must be person-centred, accessible, and responsive, ensuring that vulnerable adults' rights and voices are protected and represented throughout the health, social care, and related systems. Prospective suppliers should note that North East Lincolnshire Council has recently assumed responsibility for this procurement and has not yet conducted preliminary market engagement, so early supplier engagement is encouraged to shape the service specification.