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Northamptonshire Independent Advocacy Service

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Jun 2017 at 07:57

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07 Apr 2017 at 07:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northamptonshire County Council is conducting an open procurement process for the "Northamptonshire Independent Advocacy Service," primarily classified under health and social work services. This tender is located in the East Midlands, England, with the service expected to commence on 1st August 2017 and run for an initial period of three years, concluding on 31st July 2020, with the possibility of extending the contract by up to two additional years. The deadline for submission of completed Invitation to Tenders (ITTs) is set for 12:00 noon on 9th May 2017.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in providing advocacy services tailored to vulnerable adults and older people. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in statutory advocacy, compliance with the Care Act 2014, and the ability to support individuals through various social care assessments and planning processes will be well-suited to compete. The successful provider will play a crucial role in empowering service users, enhancing their access to care and support systems within Northamptonshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Northamptonshire Independent Advocacy Service

Notice Description

For many vulnerable adults and older people, independent advocacy is the first step towards taking action to resolve issues that impact on their lives. It is based on the principles of empowerment: those affected by a particular disadvantage are informed of their rights and choices, supported to express their views and wishes and assisted in moving towards a resolution with greater self-determination. Northamptonshire County Council is running a simultaneous procurement process that will result in the successful provider(s) holding one or two contracts; one a statutory advocacy service and the other a specialist Mental Capacity Act including DoLS advocacy service. Northamptonshire County Council are: - seeking an outstanding independent advocacy service that will prioritise statutory advocacy ensuring Northamptonshire's adults have a strong voice that is heard and is at the heart of assessment, care planning, safeguarding and review processes in social care, community care and general and mental health services. - looking for an advocacy service that responds to the requirements of a number of legislative Acts, notably the Care Act 2014. Also, it must deliver an advocacy service that promotes individual wellbeing and prevention, supports the transition into adult care, can intervene earlier, prevent needs escalating and manage demand. - wanting to create an integrated advocacy service that assists specific service user groups that include young people transitioning to adulthood, adults, older people and patients in their involvement during a safeguarding enquiry, needs or carer's assessment, care and support plan or support plan, and review processes. This integrated and seamless service will enable adult users to easily find, access and navigate the right services at the right time and to take control of their support arrangements. The service will be required from 1st August 2017 for an initial period of 3 years (up to 31st July 2020) with an option to extend for a further period of up to 2 years, taking the total contract term to a maximum of 5 years. Any extension will be agreed between the Council and the provider(s). The Authority believes that TUPE does apply to this contract at its commencement. The detailed requirements are defined in the Specification. The deadline for completed ITTs to be received on the LGSS eTendering Portal is 12:00noon on Tuesday 9th May 2017.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3967e7f6-6fc6-48ec-ac45-77d9872bfb13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c32a8770-edbd-40ac-8fac-59e4679c469e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£2,265,230 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£393,240 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2017 - 1 Aug 2020 3-4 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
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN4 7YD
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Nene Valley
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOICEABILITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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