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ESCC JC Adult Advocacy Services in East Sussex

SE SHARED SERVICES

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17 Apr 2019 at 12:10

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17 Apr 2019 at 08:23

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15 Apr 2019 at 13:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council, through SE Shared Services, is currently engaged in an open tender process for the provision of Adult Advocacy Services in East Sussex, titled "ESCC JC Adult Advocacy Services". This service, targeted at the health and social work sectors (CPV code 85000000), is set to commence on 1st October 2019, with a duration of 3.5 years, concluding on 31st March 2023, and includes an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The deadline for submitting bids is 22nd May 2019, 23:59 BST. The service aims to meet statutory advocacy requirements, including Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) and Care Act Advocacy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care, particularly those with experience in advocacy services and programmes. Companies that can demonstrate a strong capacity to deliver Independent Advocacy, especially for vulnerable adults outside of statutory definitions, will find this contract appealing. Additionally, organisations focused on community support and those used to collaborating with Clinical Commissioning Groups would be well-suited to pursue this contract, potentially enabling growth within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESCC JC Adult Advocacy Services in East Sussex

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council ('the Council') Adult Social Care and Health Department (ASCH) is looking for a provider of Adult Advocacy Services for East Sussex from October 2019 for 3.5 years, up to March 2023, with a further option to extend the contract for up to 24 months (to March 2025). Working with the three Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG's) ESSC are commissioning this new Advocacy Service to support the delivery of Statutory Advocacy requirements, namely Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) and Care Act Advocacy. The Service Provider will be expected to demonstrate the ability to provide Independent Advocacy to Adults who fall outside of the statutory advocacy definitions within the contractual financial envelope, where an Adult has an Adult Social Care-related issue that could be appropriately supported by an Independent Advocate. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0baa3c19-1366-448b-bff0-10391deb6d8e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SE SHARED SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST SUSSEX
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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