Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System for Advocacy Services for Vulnerable Children and Adults

LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Jan 2020 at 16:57

Tender Notice
Planning

29 Nov 2019 at 13:28

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

29 Nov 2019 at 13:23

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Ealing is seeking to contract a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Advocacy Services aimed at vulnerable children and adults. This procurement process, currently in the planning stage, aims to establish a system with an approximate budget of £2,300,000 over a potential ten-year period. Key dates include an end date for the tender applications set for 25th February 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2020. The services covered will range from Independent Advocacy services to support for Looked After Children, with open procedure as the procurement method.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the health and social work sector, particularly those specialising in advocacy services tailored for vulnerable populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, as they can apply for one or more of the categories outlined in the DPS. By joining this dynamic system, businesses can not only provide essential support services but also enhance their market presence and service offerings in the advocacy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for Advocacy Services for Vulnerable Children and Adults

Notice Description

The London Borough of Ealing wishes to procure a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Advocacy Services for vulnerable children and adults. The DPS will cover services in the following categories: a) Independent Advocacy meeting Care Act duties b) Independent Mental Capacity Act (IMCA) Advocacy, including Deprivation of Liberties Services (DoLS) c) Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) meeting Mental Health Act duties d) Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (IDVA) e) Advocacy for Looked After Children f) Advocacy for Children with Additional Needs g) Advocacy for Young Carers h) Independent Visitors for Look After Children It is proposed that the Dynamic Purchasing System will be established for a period of 5 years plus possibilities to extend for further durations of up to 5 years. The DPS will enable the Council to facilitate choice and flexibility for Advocacy services, as well as drive improvements in quality in the market. The DPS primarily will be used for block and spot procurements for Advocacy Services. Prospective service providers are invited to apply for one, more than one, or all of the categories in the DPS. Service providers will be able to apply to join the DPS at any time during the life of the DPS after it has been set up. The budgets in 2020/21 are PS35,000 for children and young people, and PS195,000 for adults. The approximate value of the contracts which are expected to be procured using mini competitions from all categories of the DPS are approximately PS230,000 per annum. The overall approximate value for the 10 - year duration of the DPS (if all extensions used) is PS2,300,000. It is envisaged that the tender will be published during February 2020. Applicants will, be required to fill in a Selection Questionnaire and confirm they can meet the minimum qualification standards required to provide advocacy services to vulnerable children and adults.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56531d54-6c01-4df1-b926-fd13a419fdc7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35569c58-bac5-439b-9dd1-8f752e8eba26
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Feb 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EALING
Postcode
W5 2HL
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI73 Ealing
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Ealing
Electoral Ward
Ealing Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Further Information

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