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Provision of Advocacy Services

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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04 Apr 2025 at 08:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of advocacy services, intended to meet statutory requirements for independent person-centred advocacy in Doncaster. The contract was awarded to Cloverleaf Advocacy 2000 Ltd on 3rd April 2025, following an open procurement method. The contract will commence on 1st May 2025 and run until 30th April 2030, with a total value of £3,500,000. This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category (CPV Code: 85000000), with additional classifications in Social Work and Community Health Services (CPV Codes: 85300000 and 85323000). The services will be provided primarily within Doncaster, with potential extensions to British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other international locations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of delivering independent advocacy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete for such contracts, as they often bring tailored, community-focused services that meet the statutory needs of local authorities. The successful contractor will have the chance to forge lasting partnerships and expand their influence within the social services sector, potentially exploring further opportunities across the regions specified.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Advocacy Services

Notice Description

The City of Doncaster Council (the council) is seeking to establish a contract for the provision of advocacy services which fall under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) The successful provider will be required to provide an independent person-centred advocacy service. The Council has a statutory responsibility to commission Independent Advocacy services, in meeting Independent Advocacy statutory duties and to provide the necessary advocacy provision in accordance with the relevant legislation and demands for advocacy in Doncaster.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbda8f0f-1f9a-4beb-a5be-1858d7454dda
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2030 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
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLOVERLEAF ADVOCACY 2000

Further Information

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