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Independent Advocacy in Suffolk

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Feb 2017 at 11:52

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is conducting a procurement process for a contract titled "Independent Advocacy in Suffolk," aimed at providing crucial health and social work services, specifically advocacy related to mental health and capacity. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period having closed on 29 November 2016. The contract, valued at £3 million, is set to commence on 1 April 2017 and conclude on 31 March 2019. This contract will serve residents within the East of England, particularly focusing on the promotion of empowerment and autonomy among individuals in need of advocacy.

This tender offers various opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) that focus on advocacy or social services. Companies capable of fulfilling the stated advocacy needs, including Independent Mental Health Advocacy and NHS Complaints Advocacy, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process can help businesses expand their service offerings and establish significant partnerships within the community, contributing to their growth and outreach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Advocacy in Suffolk

Notice Description

The aim of the contract / service is to: * Continue fulfilling statutory obligations to provide Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocacy, NHS Complaints Advocacy and Care Act Advocacy. * Provide non statutory formal advocacy to enable people have choice, control and real autonomy. * Extend the reach of advocacy by developing informal advocacy and advocacy within communities to promote empowerment of individuals and achieve their aspirations. Additional information: To download the documents please go to www.suffolksourcing.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed0a3e36-4e30-4ae6-9dbb-72ef9c1c84d1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 1-2 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOICEABILITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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