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All Age Advocacy Services - AWARD

IN-TEND LIMITED

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18 Sep 2025 at 08:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of "All Age Advocacy Services" under the open procedure, specifically designed to be split into three lots: Advocacy Services for Children, Adults, and a combination of both. With a total value of £749,500, this contract is classified under the "Health and social work services" category, operating within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The services commenced on 1st October 2025 and are expected to run until 30th September 2030. The procurement started with a tender period ending on 14th March 2025, and the award was formally published on 18th September 2025. The buying organisation, Milton Keynes City Council, is located at 1 Saxon Gate East, Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 3EJ.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses within the health and social services sector, particularly those specialising in advocacy for children and adults. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, the open procurement method provides an accessible entry point for diverse suppliers to grow their business by participating in publicly funded projects. Businesses that can provide these community-oriented services at competitive pricing while ensuring efficiency gains, particularly those capable of managing multiple lots simultaneously, stand to benefit considerably from this contract opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

All Age Advocacy Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of All Age Advocacy Services. The procurement will be split into 3 separate lots: - Lot 1 - Advocacy Services for Children - Lot 2 - Advocacy Services for Adults - Lot 3 - Both Lot 1 and Lot 2 Combined Bidders may bid for any one or two or all three lots. Bidders should clearly state which Lot(s) they are bidding for by completing document 2 "Lot Confirmation Form. If bidding for all 3 lots, please complete bid for both Lots and upload your pricing schedule for Lot 3. The Council would expect to see an efficiency saving if you are bidding for Lot 3: Both Lots 1 and Lot 2 Combined. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Suppliers will be notified by email, and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for this tender. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12 Noon on the 17th February 2025. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website. Please do not engage with any persons in the Council via email or phone regarding this tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e5eded2-fc9c-4370-acdb-693884db877e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b1ecde2-f8a8-468f-8377-408707603995
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,993,250 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 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
IN-TEND LIMITED
Additional Buyers

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

RECONSTRUCT (CHILDREN AND ADULT SERVICES

THE ADVOCACY PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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