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Provision of a Pan-Dorset Advocacy Service for Dorset, Poole, Bournemouth and the CCG

DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Jul 2017 at 12:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset County Council, in collaboration with Bournemouth Borough Council and the Borough of Poole, is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of a Pan-Dorset Advocacy Service." This initiative falls under the industry category of Administrative social services and aims to deliver independent advocacy for vulnerable groups across Dorset, Bournemouth, and Poole. This tender is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 5th July 2017, following the end of the tender period on 28th November 2016. The contract commenced on 1st April 2017 and is set to run for two years, concluding on 31st March 2019, with a financial envelope of £2,334,600, reflecting a minimum value of £1,556,400. The procurement was executed using an open procedure approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for organisations specialising in advocacy, community health services, and social support services. Businesses that provide guidance and counselling, especially those focused on supporting older people, individuals with learning disabilities, or mental health challenges, would be particularly well-suited to engage in this contract. The chosen service provider will play a vital role in enabling service users to understand their rights and navigate care processes, thereby contributing substantially to community well-being and the advancement of independent living for vulnerable populations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Pan-Dorset Advocacy Service for Dorset, Poole, Bournemouth and the CCG

Notice Description

Dorset County Council, Bournemouth Borough Council, Borough of Poole and the Dorset CCG are offering an opportunity to provide an advocacy service across Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole. The service falls into two categories; statutory duties that Local authorities provide under the Care Act 2014 and non-statutory duties that Local authorities may provide. The service will provide independent advocacy on a one-to-one basis for: * Older people, * Adults with a long term condition, * Adults with learning disabilities and or autism, * Carers * Adults experiencing substance misuse problems * Adults with generic mental health needs * Young people with SEN in transition The Advocacy service will aim to help people achieve the following outcomes: * An understanding of the key care and support process and how individual needs can be met. * The ability to communicate views and wishes to staff * The ability to make decisions about their care and support arrangements through assistance to weigh up various care and support options and choose the one's that best meet their needs and wishes. * The ability to be supported to challenge a decision or process made by the local authorities. People understand their rights under the Care Act. The service will be free of charge to the service user and will usually be provided in the service user's home or, where appropriate and by agreement with the service user, at the provider's premises. More information about the service being tendered can be found in the specification. The service will begin on 1st April 2017 and continue for a period of 2 years to 31st March 2019 with the option to extend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e66e3f92-ef79-4da5-96d2-5f5b40abbc82
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

85321000 - Administrative social services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,334,600 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£778,200 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 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
DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kimberley Bennett
Contact Email
k.bennett@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305221324

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DORSET ADVOCACY

Further Information

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