Tender

Request for Information - Advocacy Services for Vulnerable Adults

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Oct 2021 at 09:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council is undertaking a tender process for "Request for Information - Advocacy Services for Vulnerable Adults." This procurement falls under the social work services category and is located in Portsmouth, South East England. The current contract, valued at £179,999 per annum, is scheduled to conclude on 30th June 2022. The engagement is aimed at gathering insights about the existing service and requirements while testing market interest. The tender period will end on 12th November 2021, and participation will be facilitated through the council's e-sourcing platform, Intend.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy services, social work, and welfare for vulnerable groups. Organisations that align with providing support to vulnerable adults, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement process allows businesses to influence the service specification and potentially secure a contract that enables growth in the delivery of essential community services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Advocacy Services for Vulnerable Adults

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council (the 'council') currently have a contract in place for the delivery of Advocacy services for vulnerable adults in Portsmouth. This contract is due to end on the 30th June 2022 and is currently valued at PS179,999.00 per annum. The purpose of this engagement is to share with you information about the current service and also our current service specification and ask you to comment on our requirements. Any information a provider shares could be used to assist drafting the final specification. We are also using the process to 'test the market' to obtain a better understanding of the level of interest from potential providers in delivering this service. Providers should note that there is no obligation to take part in this exercise and that, if they do not take part, it will not preclude them from any subsequent related procurement process. Engaging providers will not receive preferential treatment in any subsequent quotation or tender process, and this is in no way an indication of the selection of any organisation or a guarantee of future work. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is undertaking a market consultation exercise for the following project - Request for Information - Advocacy Services for Vulnerable Adults The full details and ability to participate in this exercise will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ab51736-a7bc-4ad8-bb8c-efc52eebdbd0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718d3315-8410-44fb-a1f5-a50401f05a71
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2025 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HANTS
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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