Tender

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

DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset County Council is seeking proposals for the "Provision of a Pan-Dorset Advocacy Service" across the regions of Dorset, Bournemouth, and Poole. This tender, classified under administrative social services, aims to support individuals including older people, those with long-term conditions, and adults with learning disabilities. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 28th November 2016. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 1st April 2017 and extend for two years, with a total anticipated value of £778,200. The method of procurement is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on social and community services, particularly those equipped to provide advocacy and guidance to vulnerable populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and various support organisations, including those with a focus on health and social care, would be well-placed to compete for this contract. The successful delivery of this service could enhance service users' rights under the Care Act and improve their access to necessary support mechanisms, fostering further growth in these sectors.

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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/1ed56b77-12f6-4cab-b33e-f7f4480972f0
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£778,200 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 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
DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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