Tender

MKC Independent Advocacy Services.

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL ELECTRONIC TENDERING SITE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

23 Oct 2017 at 13:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Milton Keynes Council is conducting a tender process for the provision of Independent Advocacy Services, which is crucial for meeting statutory requirements under various acts, including the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Health Act 2007. The contract aims to deliver essential advocacy services for individuals with diverse needs, such as mental health issues and disabilities, across Milton Keynes. The tender period for submissions ends on 24 November 2017, with the contract expected to start on 1 July 2018 and continuing for three years, with a potential two-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in advocacy and support for vulnerable populations. Companies that can demonstrate capability in working collaboratively with community stakeholders and providing tailored support for various advocacy needs will be well-positioned to secure this contract. The independent advocacy services are vital for ensuring that individuals can effectively articulate their care and support needs, thereby promoting business growth in this essential sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

MKC Independent Advocacy Services.

Notice Description

Milton Keynes Council requires an independent advocacy service which meets all statutory requirements for the provision of independent advocacy under the terms of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, the Mental Health Act 2007 and the Health and Social Care Act 2012. The service will be provided across all categories of need, including adults with learning disabilities, dementia, mental health needs, acquired brain injury, physical and sensory impairment and young people in transition to adult services. Advocates providing statutory advocacy have clearly defined roles and functions. They support specific people in pre-defined circumstances with particular decisions or activities. People accessing statutory advocacy have a legal right to do so. The statutory provision specified in this contract will ensure that the Council's legal obligations are met and service users are effectively supported to be involved in decisions regarding their care and support. This Service is being commissioned to meet the Council's statutory advocacy responsibilities in relation to: * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) Including Adult protection cases that involve vulnerable people * Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) * Care Act * NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy Service (ICAS) The Independent Advocacy Service will also be required to provide leadership in respect of wider advocacy matters across Milton Keynes, working in partnership with the voluntary and community sector (VCS) and advice providers to ensure that the concept of advocacy is understood and that support is available to any person who may have genuine difficulty articulating or negotiating their needs and personal goals. Contract is for 3 years with potential to extend for a further 2 years. Contract to start 1 July 2018 Additional information: Please visit https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-162a51f6-9fd9-400d-87ff-85d9a1c73b46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35cdad36-099e-44ae-8668-b9ac2ee82a35
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 1 Jul 2021 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
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL ELECTRONIC TENDERING SITE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CENTRAL MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-162a51f6-9fd9-400d-87ff-85d9a1c73b46-2017-10-23T14:59:44+01:00",
    "date": "2017-10-23T14:59:44+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-162a51f6-9fd9-400d-87ff-85d9a1c73b46",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "ASC0023.",
        "title": "MKC Independent Advocacy Services.",
        "description": "Milton Keynes Council requires an independent advocacy service which meets all statutory requirements for the provision of independent advocacy under the terms of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, the Mental Health Act 2007 and the Health and Social Care Act 2012. The service will be provided across all categories of need, including adults with learning disabilities, dementia, mental health needs, acquired brain injury, physical and sensory impairment and young people in transition to adult services. Advocates providing statutory advocacy have clearly defined roles and functions. They support specific people in pre-defined circumstances with particular decisions or activities. People accessing statutory advocacy have a legal right to do so. The statutory provision specified in this contract will ensure that the Council's legal obligations are met and service users are effectively supported to be involved in decisions regarding their care and support. This Service is being commissioned to meet the Council's statutory advocacy responsibilities in relation to: * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) Including Adult protection cases that involve vulnerable people * Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) * Care Act * NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy Service (ICAS) The Independent Advocacy Service will also be required to provide leadership in respect of wider advocacy matters across Milton Keynes, working in partnership with the voluntary and community sector (VCS) and advice providers to ensure that the concept of advocacy is understood and that support is available to any person who may have genuine difficulty articulating or negotiating their needs and personal goals. Contract is for 3 years with potential to extend for a further 2 years. Contract to start 1 July 2018 Additional information: Please visit https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No",
        "datePublished": "2017-10-23T14:59:44+01:00",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "85000000",
            "description": "Health and social work services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "MK9 3EJ"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2017-11-24T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2018-07-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2021-07-01T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35cdad36-099e-44ae-8668-b9ac2ee82a35",
                "datePublished": "2017-10-23T14:59:44+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Additional information on how to apply for this contract",
                "url": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/miltonkeynescouncil/aspx/"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-1766",
            "name": "Milton Keynes Council Electronic Tendering Site",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Milton Keynes Council Electronic Tendering Site"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 Saxon Gate East, Silbury Boulevard",
                "locality": "Central Milton Keynes",
                "postalCode": "MK9 3EJ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Oluwabunmi Ajakaye",
                "email": "Oluwabunmi.Ajakaye@Milton-keynes.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "01908 25 3150"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-1766",
        "name": "Milton Keynes Council Electronic Tendering Site"
    }
}