Tender

21 066 Statutory Advocacy Service

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Mar 2022 at 17:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council is currently in the tendering stage for the contract titled "21 066 Statutory Advocacy Service," which encompasses health and social work services within the United Kingdom. The procurement process is open, with a submission deadline set for 3rd May 2022, aiming to provide an Independent Statutory Advocacy Service across the Cheshire region. The value of the contract is approximately £4,284,000, and it is expected to commence on 1st September 2022, with a duration through to 31st August 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the healthcare and social services sectors. Given the emphasis on a flexible and strategic approach to advocacy, organisations that specialise in mental health, care act advocacy, and independent advocacy services are well-positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to submit their bids, aligning with the project’s goal of ensuring sufficient capacity and improved service delivery for eligible users.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

21 066 Statutory Advocacy Service

Notice Description

Cheshire East Council and Cheshire West and Chester Council are seeking to commission an Independent Statutory Advocacy Service that will cover the Cheshire footprint. The Councils have identified the need for a strategic approach to the way advocacy is commissioned across Cheshire. This will enable a flexible, joined-up approach and ensure sufficient capacity to meet the demand for the service. It will also provide an improved Service User experience for those accessing statutory advocacy interventions. The provision of an Independent Statutory Advocacy Service will provide support to eligible Service Users to access the following range of advocacy provision: 1) Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS); and any subsequent changes in legislation 2) Paid Relevant Persons Representative (RPR) role under DoLS; and any subsequent changes in legislation 3) Care Act Independent Advocacy under the Care Act 2014, and including Independent Advocacy for Prisoners under the Care Act 2014 4) Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) 5) Continuing Healthcare Advocacy (CHC) Bidders should express an interest in this opportunity and download all of the relevant documentation from the Chest system www.the-chest.org.uk reference DN568640.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8806b0ef-4e18-4b6f-ad6d-cce4061761e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8433fe04-4ba5-4ad7-8ee7-0c25288d519f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,284,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 4-5 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
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
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
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Further Information

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