Tender

Advocacy and Participation (Adult, Children and Young People)

LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON

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Tender

10 Mar 2017 at 11:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Sutton is seeking to appoint a lead contractor for the provision of advocacy and participation services for vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals, including adults, children, and young people. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a contract value estimated at £190,000 for advocacy services and £50,000 for participation services. The tender is open until 5pm on Tuesday, 28th March 2017, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2018 and lasting until 31st May 2020. The services required fall under the social work and health services categories, with delivery to take place in London, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work, advocacy, and healthcare services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide these services are well-suited to compete for this contract. By offering statutory and non-statutory advocacy, as well as participation support, successful bidders can contribute to improving the lives of vulnerable populations while expanding their operational footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advocacy and Participation (Adult, Children and Young People)

Notice Description

The London Borough of Sutton recognises that for many vulnerable and disadvantaged children, young people and adults, independent advocacy is paramount in taking action to resolve issues that impact on their lives. To enhance this ethos there is recognition for the need for a provision that offers access to participation services as an underpinning desirable.To meet these requirements the Council would like to appoint a lead Contractor to deliver statutory advocacy and non-statutory advocacy inclusive of a Care Act Advocacy Service, IMCA Service, NHS Complaints Service, Advocacy Service for Looked After Children, Leaving Care and Children subject to Child Protection Proceedings and a Professional Advocacy Service. Estimated Value PS190,000 Please note: The current contract for LAC Child Protection and Leaving Care Advocates and Complaints will continue until 31st March 2018. The new contract for this provision will take effect from 1st April 2018. The Council also wishes to appoint a lead Contractor to deliver adult, children's and young people's Participation services and support the Speak Up Sutton group. Estimated Value PS50,000 Contract reference Number: DN245511 With reference to the above tender provision the Council is delighted to invite you to tender. Please note the tender receipt closing date is Tuesday 28th March 2017 at 5pm. If you are in any doubt as to how to interpret any part of the tender documentation and require clarification, please refer to the tender summary screen and click on the Messaging function and we shall endeavour to respond to your enquiries. This clarification shall be given to all Tenderers should it be considered of commercial interest. We look forward to receiving your tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ee93c87-520a-41e7-998b-7b7d9587f723
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2017 - 31 May 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUTTON
Postcode
SM1 1EA
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Sutton
Electoral Ward
Sutton Central
Westminster Constituency
Sutton and Cheam

Further Information

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