Tender

GB-Telford: Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service & Advocacy to support Learning Disability Programme

TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Dec 2019 at 15:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking bids for the "Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service & Advocacy to support Learning Disability Programme" as part of their procurement process in the health and social work services category. This tender, under the open procurement method, is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 20th December 2019. The Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service is set to commence on 1st April 2020 for a three-year period, potentially extendable by two years, while the advocacy service for the Learning Disability Programme aims to start as soon as possible for a two-year period, also with an option for a one-year extension. The contract value ranges from £100,000 to £500,000, and the services will be delivered in Telford, located in the West Midlands of the United Kingdom.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to enhance their business footprint in the health and social care sector. Bidders have the option to pitch for one or both services, hence expanding their market potential. Businesses specialising in advocacy services or those with expertise in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and health complaints would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. Successful bidders will align with the Council’s commitment to improving outcomes for residents and will need to demonstrate their capabilities through the selection questionnaire and quality assessments outlined in the tender documentation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Telford: Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service & Advocacy to support Learning Disability Programme

Notice Description

The Council wishes to procure the following services: Lot 1 - Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service (IHCAS) The Health and Social Care Act 2012 placed a duty on Local Authorities to commission a local Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service. Local Authorities are required to commission the provision of assistance for individuals making or intending to make an NHS complaint (which includes a complaint to the Health Service Ombudsman). and Lot 2 - Advocacy service to support Learning Disability Programme The purpose of this service is to provide advocacy for adults with learning disabilities who are residents of Telford & Wrekin with the aim of engaging, consulting, collaborating and co-producing an ALD strategy, shaping future service delivery and continuing on the journey to improve outcomes and opportunities to ensure this group of people can live fulfilled lives. Bidders should note that services are procured in lots and are separate from each other, bidders can bid for one or both services and successful bidder will be awarded a contract in accordance with scoring methodology shown in the RFQ. Separate contracts will be formed. IHCAS service is to commence on 1st April 2020 for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further period of up to 2 years. Advocacy service to support LD programme is to commence as soon as possible for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further period of up to 1 year. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.Bidders need to complete Selection Questionnaire on Delta (to access Selection Questionnaire please use access code: 486949S75H ) and Quality questions for the lot they wish to bid for: LOT 1 - IHCAS quality questions - access code is 4N7E965B59 LOT 2 - Advocacy Services to support Learning Disability Programme - access code is MA44VTBX67

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f81cd2d-7415-4eca-bba2-f4cdbc974702
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b915c47-0afc-4ff9-b755-448d4ccfc489
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 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
TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF3 4LA
Post Town
Telford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Madeley & Sutton Hill
Westminster Constituency
Telford

Further Information

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