Tender

Independent Adult Advocacy Services

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Feb 2022 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council is seeking to establish a single contract for the provision of Statutory Independent Adult Advocacy Services in the health and social work industry. The contract, valued at £5 million, is initiated through an open procurement method and includes various advocacy services such as Independent Mental Capacity Advocates and Independent Mental Health Advocates. The tender period ended on 25 March 2022, with the contract commencing on 15 August 2022 and running until 14 August 2029. The awarding of the contract occurred on 8 June 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in health and social work services, particularly those specialising in advocacy and support for vulnerable adults. Organisations that can deliver services compliant with statutory requirements, such as advocacy for mental health and complaints processes, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Companies seeking to expand their operations in the public sector and enhance their service offerings in the region of England, particularly in Sunderland, should consider pursuing this contract.

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Notice Title

Independent Adult Advocacy Services

Notice Description

The Council are seeking to establish a single contract for the provision of Statutory Independent Adult Advocacy Services. The service will include: 1. Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCA) 2. Relevant Person's Representative (RPR) 3. Independent Mental Health Advocates (IMHA) 4. Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCA) 5. Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA) 6. Independent Health Complaints Advocacy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76feb744-13e9-49b8-8b1c-cb96cfaacb95
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
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Aug 2022 - 14 Aug 2029 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michelle Soppitt
Contact Email
michelle.soppitt@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1915612368

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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