Tender

Integrated Advocacy Services

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Aug 2017 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council is inviting tenders for "Integrated Advocacy Services," focusing on various statutory advocacy services within the health and social work industry. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an end date for submissions on 2nd October 2017. The contract is set to start on 1st April 2018 and run until 31st March 2021, with a total value between £1,589,821 and £2,067,673. The services will be delivered across the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom through an open procurement method, requiring suppliers to register via the Authority's e-tendering system, Proactis.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy services, particularly those that can demonstrate experience in Independent Mental Health Advocacy, Mental Capacity Advocacy, and similar areas. Companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant qualifications such as the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark, would be well-placed to submit competitive bids. Collaborations through consortia or subcontracting arrangements might also broaden participation for those looking to enhance their service delivery capabilities.

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Notice Title

Integrated Advocacy Services

Notice Description

The Council wishes to commission integrated services for the provision of statutory advocacy for eligible individuals across Staffordshire. The Council invites suppliers to tender for an integrated approach to the coordination and delivery of a range of statutory advocacy services outlined below: * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) and Paid Representatives * Care Act Advocacy * Prison Care Act Advocacy * Independent NHS Complaints Advocacy Service (ICAS) This is to include a single point of access that enables effective referral of individuals to the appropriate support or service required. Tenderers may submit as a provider or lead provider in the form of a consortia, or partnership arrangement or through sub-contracting arrangements with other organisations to deliver all of the service requirements within the Service Specification. The tender opportunity will be undertaken through the Authority's e-tendering system Proactis https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com. Suppliers should register onto the system by completing their details first before registering their interest to this opportunity under reference SREQ1000209 Staffordshire County Council Title SCHG00163 Integrated Advocacy Services. Suppliers must have track record and experience in providing advocacy services of this type and demonstrate the ability to be able to deliver the integrated service across the proposed contract area. Suppliers must possess the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark (QPM) or equivalent quality standards/accreditation or working towards these.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59a10017-7522-43dd-8012-af978b38050a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f2c9cf5-d868-4001-97eb-ea7a2114b1a7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£2,067,673 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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