Tender

Independent Advocacy Service

WAKEFIELD COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE

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Tender

03 Aug 2017 at 15:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wakefield Council is initiating a tender for an Independent Advocacy Service, aimed at providing essential advocacy support across the Wakefield district, including services like Relevant Person Representatives and independent mental health advocacy. The tender process is currently open, with submissions due by 7 September 2017. The contract will start on 1 April 2018 and is expected to last for 36 months, with a potential extension of an additional 36 months. The total budget for this procurement is £2,358,000, and interested suppliers can access tender documents through the YORtender system.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses well-versed in social work and related services, particularly those that can demonstrate experience in providing advocacy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they may have the agility and local knowledge to effectively deliver these services. Companies that specialise in mental health, social care, and community advocacy are particularly suited to compete in this process, which can enhance their service offerings and expand their operational reach within the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Service

Notice Description

Wakefield Council is commissioning a district-wide Independent Advocacy Service to include: * Relevant Person Representatives Service (RPR) * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) * Care Act Advocacy * Support for self-advocacy The Council is seeking applications from suitably experienced providers, who are able to provide the Services within the Wakefield district area from 01 April 2018. The tender documents are available for interested suppliers to download from the YORtender system (www.yortender.co.uk) using reference DN283141 (OJEU Reference 2017-105533). Bidders are required to register on this site in order to access the documentation Please use the discussion function on YORtender to raise any questions relating to this scheme. Additional information: The duration of 36 months is the initial term only. The council reserves the right at its sole discretion to extend the contract by up to a further 36 month period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c392481c-a5c3-4af2-827d-bba88f3b5c72
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,358,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 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
WAKEFIELD COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2EB
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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