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Learning Disability Experts by Experience Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN COUNCIL

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27 Aug 2021 at 10:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden Council has awarded a contract titled "Learning Disability Experts by Experience Service" after a Request for Quotes procurement process. This initiative falls under the social work and related services category and aims to enhance engagement with under-represented groups, particularly within learning disabilities. The contract, valued at £220,000, spans a period starting from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2026. The award was officially published on 27th August 2021, with the tender having closed on 28th August 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those focused on disability support and community engagement initiatives. Companies with expertise in user involvement services or those that can effectively target diverse communities would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts. The emphasis on innovative engagement strategies and a commitment to raising awareness of health inequalities suggests a market opening for providers who can demonstrate strong social impact and community ties.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Learning Disability Experts by Experience Service

Notice Description

Please note this contract has been awarded. Following a Request for Quotes procurement the Learning Disability Service has been Awarded to The Advocacy Project Summary of strengths of the recommended supplier The Advocacy Project's submission was strong, clearly demonstrating how they will deliver the service in line with the specification with some added value. A summary of their strengths includes: - Strong commitment to engage under-represented groups identified in the service specification. Their response detailed plans to target each under-represented group with a tailored approach. For example, using Intensive Interaction and Creative Conversations to engage people with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). - Amongst their achievements and awards they are one of the first organisations to support an expert by experience with PMLD to be a member of a Learning Disability Partnership Board (in Westminster), which is the equivalent of "Planning Together" in Camden. - They deliver lectures to health and social care staff on reducing health inequalities. - Commitment to improve diversity of the experts by experience delivering Camden's service. They plan to run a targeted recruitment campaign to voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations working with Bangladeshi, Black African and Black Caribbean residents. - They demonstrated added value through their campaigning commitments, with good examples of both local and national campaigns, e.g. a parliamentary reception on work and benefits presented by Camden experts by experience at the House of Commons (undertaken when The Advocacy Project previously delivered the LD Experts by Experience service in Camden, up to 2017), raising awareness of the disproportionate impact of 'permitted work restrictions' on disabled people. - They have a wealth of experience in delivering user involvement services across all care groups, with specialisms in learning disabilities, mental health, dual diagnosis, and older people. They have over 20 years' experience working with experts by experience across London including Camden Brent, Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea. - Experts by experience are embedded at every level of their organisation, from service design and delivery, through to oversight, scrutiny, management, and governance. Resident voices will influence organisational strategy and practice. - They are an experienced provider in Camden. - The service will sit alongside three of their existing Learning - The service will continue to be based at the Greenwood Centre to maintain continuity for the group and support the pan-disability vision of the Centre for Independent Living (CIL), promoting awareness and supporting its sustainability. Experts by experience will be supported to work in partnership with CDA and contribute to co-producing the vision and shape of the Greenwood CIL.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4688f8bf-a09d-49cf-a0f2-34de6bebd6de
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 - Seeking three or more quotes
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£333,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2026 Over 5 years
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
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1H 9JE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ADVOCACY PROJECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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