Tender

Advocacy Services

THURROCK COUNCIL

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17 Aug 2022 at 09:00

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05 Aug 2022 at 10:06

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05 Aug 2022 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is seeking a Provider to deliver advocacy services in Health and Social Work. The contract is for an initial three years, with the option to extend for a further two years. The procurement method is an Open procedure, and tenders must be submitted by the deadline of September 9, 2022. The contract period is set to start on January 1, 2023, and end on December 31, 2025. Thurrock Council is the buying organisation, and the procurement stage is currently active.

This tender for Advocacy Services from Thurrock Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the Health and Social Work services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable to compete for this contract. The services to be provided include Care Act Advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocacy, and other related services. Businesses interested in advocacy services aimed at supporting and empowering individuals should consider bidding for this contract.

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Notice Title

Advocacy Services

Notice Description

Thurrock Council is seeking a Provider to deliver an advocacy service that will offer a single gateway and coherent service pathway, which will meet all relevant statutory advocacy obligations to support and empower individuals. The services to be provided are: o Care Act Advocacy (CAA) o Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA). o Independent Complaints Advocacy Services (ICAS) o Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) - (including Paid Relevant Person Representative) This contract is for an initial three years with the option to extend for a further two years, in one year increments. Additional information: Tenders must be submitted through the In-Tend portal. Please note the estimated contract value includes the two year extension option (i.e. the estimated contract value applies to the total five year contract). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fa6f90e-0a5a-48cf-b2dd-1dcc405a48b0
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 (above threshold)
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

85310000 - Social work services

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 3-4 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
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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