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Advocacy Services for Adults

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Apr 2018 at 13:32

Award Notice
Tender

18 Dec 2017 at 09:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Advocacy Services for Adults" is being conducted by Durham County Council, located in Durham, United Kingdom. This open procedure falls under the health and social work services category and aims to provide various advocacy services for adults requiring support under the Care Act 2014 and other related legislation. The procurement period concluded on 29th January 2018, while the contract commenced on 1st April 2018 and is set to run until 31st March 2020. The total contract value is £1,180,000, with a minimum value of £590,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations involved in the health and social care sector. Companies that specialise in advocacy services, mental health support, and rights representation for individuals and groups would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can bolster a business's presence in the sector and contribute to the delivery of essential support services within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advocacy Services for Adults

Notice Description

Lot 1 includes Care Act Advocacy for individuals who require support under the 2014 Care Act to participate with the local authority care and support process and/or Community Advocacy which is a wider non-statutory support to enable individuals to say what they want, secure their rights and represent their interests and obtain the services they need but who don't meet the criteria for a statutory form of advocacy Lot 2 comprises of comprises two broad aspects. Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) as per the statutory obligation placed on Local Authorities, working in partnership with the National Health Service, under the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Paid Relevant Persons Representative which is a service for people deprived of their liberty subject to standard authorisations under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Lot 3 is the provision of an Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) service for individuals. Under the provisions of the Mental Health Act 1983, as amended, qualifying patients in England have access to help from an Independent Mental Health Advocate. IMHAs are a safeguard to help and support patients to understand and exercise their legal rights.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-609fb517-c6df-4591-abcf-ce9921795420
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87379064-d72d-4c7c-986b-7b6dc91c6342
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

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,180,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Donna Iley
Contact Email
donna.iley@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000268235

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RETHINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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