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Advocacy Service

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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18 Jul 2024 at 10:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council has awarded a contract for an Advocacy Service. The procurement method used was a direct award. The contract's start date is 1st August 2024, with an end date of 3rd July 2025. The contract's total value is £2,450,000. The procurement was for social services falling under the CPV codes 85320000 and 85321000. The buying organisation is the City of Doncaster Council, based in Doncaster, England.

This contract represents an opportunity for service providers in the social services sector. Businesses specialising in administrative social services may find this tender particularly relevant. The contract's duration of 9 months offers short-term growth potential. Small and medium enterprises are eligible to apply, aligning with the City of Doncaster Council's preference for SMEs. Businesses with experience in advocacy services may have a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advocacy Service

Notice Description

To waive the contract for a period of 9 months to enable the successful recommissioning and re-tender of service. It has been established after completion of the pre-procurement preparatory commissioning works that the scope and complexity of the contract has changed significantly. Due to this it has been established that there is not enough time to ensure a robust procurement process can be completed with a successful outcome for both customers and the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62565601-afcc-4af1-b5e9-69d5028fcae9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,450,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 6-12 months
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
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOICEABILITY

Further Information

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