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HCC Dec 2023 - The Provision of Advocacy Services for Adults in Hertfordshire - AWARD

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES

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08 Apr 2024 at 09:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire County Council - Adult Care Services has awarded a contract for the Provision of Advocacy Services for Adults in Hertfordshire. The procurement process was for social work and related services under the CPV code 85300000. The contract period is from June 4, 2024, to June 3, 2028. The tender period ended on January 25, 2024. The service supplier is POhWER, and the buying organisation is Hertfordshire County Council. This single-provider contract aims to deliver an integrated advocacy service.

This contract can provide business opportunities for companies interested in social work services without accommodation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity. Businesses looking to work within the care and support sector in Hertfordshire should consider participating. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing fair competition among interested service providers. The location of service delivery will primarily be in Hertfordshire, with potential expansion to other areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC Dec 2023 - The Provision of Advocacy Services for Adults in Hertfordshire - AWARD

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council are out to procurement for the Provision of Advocacy Services for Adults in Hertfordshire. Hertfordshire County Council commissions independent advocacy services to ensure that our most vulnerable citizens can have their voices heard in conversations about their care and support and to promote individual choice and control in decisions that will affect their future. The current advocacy service supports approx. 4000 people per year through the provision of broad, complex and specialist advocacy in the community. The service delivers a range of community advocacy services including groups. Commissioners have concluded review and evaluation activities to inform and shape the future commissioning arrangements. Considering the feedback received, the council are proposing a different approach to the delivery of advocacy services. It is the intention to award the new Contract to a single Service Provider, responsible for the delivery of an integrated service. Full details, including the benefits of this approach and partnership working, can be found in the Specification, Schedule 1 of the Terms and Conditions document. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate. Please Note the TUPE Employee Liability Information for this procurement has been provided along with other documentation for this procurement. TUPE related information is personal data and must be protected in accordance with the requirements of Data Protection legislation and must also be kept confidential. Therefore, by accessing this Tender via Supply Hertfordshire and then the View Details button and accessing the documentation for this procurement, Tenderers agree to undertake to treat the information as confidential and commercially sensitive at all times and take all reasonable steps to prevent any inadvertent disclosure to any third party.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c39fb3d7-dc3c-4f4d-a65d-85b408b547ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2024 - 3 Jun 2028 4-5 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POHWER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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