Tender

Integrated Advocacy Service - Boroughwide

LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY

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Tender

16 Dec 2021 at 13:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bexley is currently conducting a public procurement process for the "Integrated Advocacy Service - Boroughwide". This procurement falls within the health and social work services category and is located in Bexleyheath, England. The tender is in the "active" stage with a submission deadline set for 21 January 2021. The contract is valued at approximately £540,000 for a duration starting from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2024, with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for broader participation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs). Businesses that specialise in advocacy services, particularly within the frameworks of the Care Act, the Mental Capacity Act, and the Mental Health Act, would be ideally positioned to compete. Additionally, organisations capable of providing community advocacy for individuals with learning disabilities or autism may find this contract aligns well with their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated Advocacy Service - Boroughwide

Notice Description

The London Borough of Bexley has elected to commission four key statutory independent advocacy requirements through a single contract to procure a service to be known as the "Bexley Integrated Advocacy Service" which will provide a single gateway for the appointment of independent advocates under the Care Act, the Mental Capacity Act, and the Mental Health Act. It is also intended that the service will provide capacity for a small number of 'community advocacy' referrals on a call-off basis for people who would benefit from the support of an advocate that fall outside of the framework of statutory entitlement e.g. those with a learning disability or autism. This approach takes account of national guidance, stakeholder consultation and system challenges presenting as a result of historical fragmented commissioning arrangements for different strands of statutory advocacy within the borough. The contract will run from 1st April 2022 until 31st March 2024 with the option to extend up to a further 12 months . The estimated value of the contract is PS180,000 per annum. If you wish to find out more information or submit a tender response, please register on the London Tenders Portal - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff1009c2-a148-4bde-a8f0-4e6d3ca6ec10
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 (below threshold)
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
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEXLEYHEATH
Postcode
DA6 7AT
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Bexleyheath
Westminster Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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