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NCC452 Independent Advocacy Services in Northumberland

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2023 at 15:49

Award Notice
Tender

08 Nov 2022 at 13:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northumberland County Council has awarded a contract for Independent Advocacy Services in Northumberland under the Health and social work services category. The contract value is £500,000, with a contract period starting from June 1, 2023, and ending on May 31, 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on December 16, 2022.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses to provide Independent Advocacy Services, Paid Relevant Persons Representative, and Court of Protection Representative Services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) that are familiar with the statutory requirements and legislation surrounding independent advocacy services and safeguards would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCC452 Independent Advocacy Services in Northumberland

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council invites applications to tender for a contract to provide Independent Advocacy, Paid Relevant Persons Representative (RPR) and 1.2 Court of Protection Representative Services. The services are being commissioned to meet the statutory requirements of the council under the terms of the Care Act 2014, The Mental Capacity Act 2005, the Mental Health Act 2007 and the Health & Social Care Act 2012. The provider must be familiar with the principle legislation and statutory requirements relating to the provision of independent advocacy, RPR and 1.2 Representative role within the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). The contract is being offered for a period of 1 year with an option to extend for up to 12 months, this will cover the period of change from Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards to Liberty Protection Safeguards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79a10ecc-3300-41c7-bc96-253f2d8b32e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d21e338a-e91e-45e3-af69-e890c5cd552e
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
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2024 1-2 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Leanne Stewart
Contact Email
leanne.stewart@northumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOICEABILITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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