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NHS Advocacy Service

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Dec 2021 at 14:47

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the "NHS Advocacy Service," which focuses on independent NHS complaints advocacy services. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with a total contract value of £65,301. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and conclude on 31st March 2023. The procurement method used was classified as "Other," and the tender was open until 1st December 2021, based in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in advocacy and complaint handling services within the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in providing independent support, particularly those with a strong understanding of NHS procedures, would be well-suited to engage in similar public contracts. The focus on large-scale suppliers indicates that businesses with proven experience and capacity to handle complex advocacy needs may find this tender aligns well with their growth strategies in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Advocacy Service

Notice Description

Independent NHS Complaints Advocacy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ee99a3b-b213-48ee-a138-299c09ceff16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcfa7c25-16dc-4b1c-a360-001590cfa3ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£65,301 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,301 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UJ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
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
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARERS FEDERATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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