Tender

Advocacy Services

DONCASTER MBC

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Tender

09 May 2017 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (Doncaster MBC) is seeking competitive tenders for its Advocacy Services contract through an open procurement process. This contract, valued at £2,450,000 over five years with potential extensions, is focused on delivering health and social work services to vulnerable groups in Doncaster. The current tender stage is active and is set to close on 13th June 2017. Interested parties can refer to the detailed tender documentation for evaluation criteria and service specifications, which include professional advocacy and specific care act advocacy services.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses in the health and social care industry, especially those specialising in advocacy and support services for diverse and vulnerable populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Companies with proven experience in delivering quality advocacy services and those capable of innovating to achieve efficiencies without compromising service quality will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Advocacy Services

Notice Description

The Council seeks competitive tenders for the provision of its Advocacy Services Contract, as outlined in the tender documentation. Details pertaining to the evaluation methodology are detailed within the tender documentation, but for avoidance of doubt this procurement shall be assessed on quality and price to establish the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT). The Council is facing significant challenges and the financial envelope available for this contract is PS350k per annum. It will be expected that the provider will work with the Council to release efficiency from the contract whilst not affecting the quality of service delivery to the client. This service will be delivered in Doncaster, as per the above, to the following client list: Older People People with Physical and Sensory Disabilities People with Learning Disabilities People with Mental Health issues Adult Carers * Other people with Social Care needs Young People in transition to Adult services Doncaster Prisoners ** People on the Autism Spectrum * The Council and partners have adopted the following definition of an adult carer as: "Someone who provides unpaid support to a family member, partner or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or substance misuse issues, and the support they give impacts on their wellbeing" ** Prison locations in Doncaster include: HMP Lindholme , HMP and YOI Moorland , HMP & YOI Hatfield & HMP & YOI Doncaster (privately run) The contract will encompass: These services will include: - Professional Advocacy - Care Act Advocacy - RPR - IMCA - IMHA - ICAS This contract will be for 5 years with a possible 2 extensions available of 1 year, taking the total contract period to 7 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a235a00-1223-4164-b245-b25d2e96bcc0
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,450,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2017 - 31 Jul 2022 4-5 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
DONCASTER MBC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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