Award

197 - Integrated Advocacy Services

WIGAN COUNCIL

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Award

29 Apr 2021 at 09:57

Award Notice
Tender

19 Jan 2021 at 15:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council is seeking dynamic partners to deliver integrated advocacy services across the Wigan Borough, with a total contract value of £1,900,000. The procurement is classified under the categories of education, health, and social work services. As of now, the procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the finalisation of contracts anticipated to commence from June 7, 2021, and continuing until June 6, 2026. The open tender procedure's submission period concluded on February 19, 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy services, particularly those focusing on mental health and capacity advocacy, care act advocacy, and children's advocacy. Businesses that are small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given the council's emphasis on innovative practice and collaborative working with specialised partners. This could serve as an excellent pathway for growth and engagement in the local social service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

197 - Integrated Advocacy Services

Notice Description

Wigan Council is seeking dynamic partners to deliver statutory and non-statutory advocacy services across the Wigan Borough. The providers must be able to demonstrate innovative practice and be creative in their approach to delivering a wide variety of services. The providers will work collaboratively with partners who specialise in delivering specific areas of advocacy including Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Relevant Persons Representative (RPR), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), Care Act and General Advocacy. The specific areas of advocacy have been divided into the following Lots: LOT 1 Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Mental Health Advocate and Relevant Persons Representative (RPR). LOT 2 Care Act Advocacy. LOT 3 Children's Advocacy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93f8623b-355c-4770-a49c-e98e704c2390
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3d62d84-56f7-4e35-b08b-cf296bc0fd70
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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jun 2021 - 6 Jun 2026 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
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EMBRACE WIGAN AND LEIGH

FAMILY WELFARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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