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Provision of Advocacy Services

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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27 Sep 2021 at 14:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Council is seeking expressions of interest for the "Provision of Advocacy Services," aimed at commissioning both statutory and non-statutory advocacy services across Liverpool. This procurement falls under the health and social work services sector, with a contract value of £2,928,047. The award phase of this contract is currently active, having been awarded on 25th August 2021, following an open procedure tender that concluded on 6th July 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2021 and will conclude on 30th September 2024. The services will be delivered primarily in England, with Liverpool specified as the main location for service provision.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies looking to expand their presence in the health and social care market, especially those specialising in advocacy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the council encourages participation from experienced providers who can effectively support individuals facing difficulties in making their voices heard within care processes. Engaging in this tender could enhance business growth by establishing partnerships with local authorities and expanding service offerings within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Advocacy Services

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced and competent providers to provide advocacy services. The purpose of this procurement is to commission statutory and non-statutory advocacy services across Liverpool. The Care Act 2014 places a duty on Local Authorities to involve people in decisions made about them and their care and support. No matter how complex a person's needs, Local Authorities are required to help people express their wishes and feelings, support them in weighing up their options, and assist them in making their own decisions. In order to facilitate the involvement and engagement of people who would otherwise have difficulty, the Care Act 2014 introduced a requirement to arrange independent advocacy for people, * Who have substantial difficulty in being involved/ engaged in these processes * Where there is no one available to help facilitate this involvement and engagement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4cebdd72-c962-463f-95d2-ad9ba34a3c6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1152a46b-7d6f-44d1-88db-7149857c0e64
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,928,047 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gill Astill
Contact Email
gill.astill@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1512330591

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

N-COMPASS - TOWARDS A BRIGHTER FUTURE

Further Information

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