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Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Services

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Apr 2021 at 13:39

Award Notice
Tender

10 Dec 2020 at 08:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Services" aimed at enhancing support in social care and mental health services. This tender, classified under health and social work services (CPV code 85000000), is currently at the Award stage following the completion of the Tender phase. The contract, valued at £4,392,320, is set to commence on 1st July 2021 and will run until 30th June 2024. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the original tender period having ended on 5th February 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that are equipped to provide independent advocacy. The aim is to support individuals in articulating their needs and ensuring their rights are upheld in the context of public health services. Companies with experience in social care, mental health advocacy, and related services would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Services

Notice Description

Lincolnshire County Council will be undertaking a procurement in line with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR) the light touch regime and pursuant to Reg 76 (7) of the PCR for Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Services. The support of an independent advocate can help a person form and articulate their views about what they should receive in terms of social care, mental health and general health services, explain how they are being treated and feel they should be treated and communicate their views to those in a position of authority. LCC is fully committed to the principles and benefits of independent advocacy in protecting these basic human rights. LCC wishes to see the new Independent Advocacy Service from July 2021 build on the success of previous arrangements in Lincolnshire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8373fed2-0791-41d0-8ea3-a0ae25318ca4
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
SME

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
£4,392,320 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,392,320 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 3-4 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
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOICEABILITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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