Tender

Single Advocacy for Adults

CROYDON COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Oct 2017 at 11:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Croydon Council is currently seeking proposals for the tender titled "Single Advocacy for Adults," which aims to establish a comprehensive advocacy service encompassing both statutory and non-statutory functions. This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and is set in London, United Kingdom. The tender process is at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd November 2017. The council plans to implement a single contract for a duration of three years, with potential extensions of an additional two years, and the total contract value is £1,815,000. This tender is being carried out under the open procurement method following the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are capable of delivering effective advocacy services in various domains, including mental health and learning disabilities. The extensive remit of the advocacy services sought could allow businesses specialising in social work and mental health support to expand their client base and impact within the community. Engaging in this tender not only offers financial gain but also presents a chance to contribute to essential services that enhance the welfare of vulnerable populations in the borough.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Single Advocacy for Adults

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to provide a Single Advocacy Service (Adults). This service covers a number of statutory advocacy functions including: * Independent Care and Support Advocacy * Independent Mental Health Advocacy * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Relevant Person's Representatives * NHS Complaints Independent Advocacy Additionally we are seeking to provide a number of non-statutory advocacy services to extend the provision of representative advocacy in the borough to other service users and carers who could benefit from it, including: * Mental Health General Advocacy * Learning Disability General Advocacy The Council should procure and implement a single contract for advocacy covering both statutory and non-statutory provision on the basis of three years with a possible further two extensions of twelve (12) months each for a total contract period of five (5) years. This tender process is being carried out in accordance with the Open Procurement Procedure as set out in the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/591ddc31-6ba3-40b8-8050-2016d004f8d5
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,815,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 Over 5 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
CROYDON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Melissa Bower
Contact Email
melissa.bower@croydon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2087266000

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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