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Independent Advocacy Service for Adults

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

09 May 2017 at 06:58

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

09 May 2017 at 06:49

Tender Notice
Tender

01 Mar 2017 at 15:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council is welcoming tenders for the "Independent Advocacy Service for Adults," aimed at providing vital advocacy services to vulnerable adults in Herefordshire. The contract, valued at £800,000, falls under the health and social work services category. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the Tender period on 3 April 2017. The contract is scheduled to begin on 1 August 2017 and will run until 31 March 2021, with the services being delivered throughout various locations in Herefordshire. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure under the 'light touch' regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those capable of delivering independent advocacy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they are deemed suitable for this contract. The ability to provide tailored advocacy services that meet individual client needs will be a crucial factor for success in this competitive tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Service for Adults

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council is commissioning an Independent Advocacy service for adults to meet statutory obligations and ensure the availability of confidential and independent advocacy for vulnerable adults in Herefordshire. The Independent Advocacy service will provide a range of advocacy services to adults. The advocacy service will have an administrative base located in Hereford, but advocacy will delivered across the entire geography of Herefordshire in a way to meet the individual needs of the person requiring an advocate. This tender is being let under the 'light touch' regime of the PCR 2015. Additional information: To access the tender documents please go to www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, register your organization and search under Herefordshire Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2472b355-79eb-44cc-a057-12fefa14753a
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2021 4-5 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONSIDE INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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