Tender

Provision of Advocacy Services

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Nov 2024 at 18:09

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council is seeking to establish a contract for the provision of advocacy services, classified under Health and social work services with CPV codes 85000000, 85300000, and 85323000. This procurement falls under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) and involves an open procedure to provide an independent, person-centred advocacy service aimed at fulfilling the Council's statutory duties. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline of 3rd January 2025 at 12:00 PM, and the contract is expected to start on 1st May 2025, lasting until 30th April 2030. The services are to be delivered primarily in Doncaster, with the address specified as Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to expand their operations by providing essential advocacy services under a long-term contract. Businesses with expertise in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in community health and related services, are well-suited to compete. Participation could enhance a company's portfolio by aligning with statutory public sector responsibilities and addressing the demand for advocacy provision in Doncaster. The open procedure offers a fair competitive environment, enabling diverse businesses to propose innovative solutions to meet the Council's requirements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Advocacy Services

Notice Description

The City of Doncaster Council (the council) is seeking to establish a contract for the provision of advocacy services which fall under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) The successful provider will be required to provide an independent person-centred advocacy service. The Council has a statutory responsibility to commission Independent Advocacy services, in meeting Independent Advocacy statutory duties and to provide the necessary advocacy provision in accordance with the relevant legislation and demands for advocacy in Doncaster.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/738ceaa7-2409-4100-a076-701651652014
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tina Brierley
Contact Email
tina.brierley@doncaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1302862529

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

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