Tender

LPS CARE - Provision of Group Advocacy and Supports for Peer Advocates in Lancashire who have Mental Health Needs and/or Autism Spectrum Conditions - RFQ 15267878

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

16 Oct 2020 at 13:59

Tender Notice
Planning

07 Sep 2020 at 12:29

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

07 Sep 2020 at 10:08

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of group advocacy and supports for peer advocates specifically for individuals with mental health needs and autism spectrum conditions. The tender, titled "LPS CARE - Provision of Group Advocacy and Supports for Peer Advocates in Lancashire who have Mental Health Needs and/or Autism Spectrum Conditions - RFQ 15267878," involves three distinct lots and has a total value of £560,000. Interested suppliers can submit quotes until 10th November 2020, as the procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure under the services category (CPV: 85300000). Service delivery is expected to commence on 11th January 2021 and continue until 10th January 2023, situated within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social work, community services, and advocacy support. Businesses well-versed in delivering mental health and autism support services would be particularly suited to compete, as the initiative seeks to bolster advocacy efforts within Lancashire. The flexibility in lot selection allows suppliers to focus on the area of their expertise, potentially enhancing their visibility and engagement in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LPS CARE - Provision of Group Advocacy and Supports for Peer Advocates in Lancashire who have Mental Health Needs and/or Autism Spectrum Conditions - RFQ 15267878

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council is inviting quotes for the delivery of Group Advocacy and Supports for Peer Advocates in Lancashire within three lots. Lot 1 Mental Health Needs Lot 2 Autism Spectrum Conditions Lot 3 Mental Health Needs and/or Autism Spectrum Conditions There will be no restrictions on the number of lots a supplier may quote for. The Authority intends to award Lots 1 and 2 or Lot 3 following an assessment of the Lots. The Authority wishes to commission a service which: 1. Develops and supports advocacy groups for people with autism and with mental health needs to lead the advocacy support that they receive, attend forums and meetings across Lancashire and to understand and have a say over the issues which impact their lives; 2. Supports peer advocates to interact with all relevant forums, services and individuals such as commissioners, elected council members, private and voluntary sector service providers and local decision making boards; 3. Encourages individuals to become peer advocates, enabling people with a shared experience to support and empower each other; 4. Trains volunteers to develop an advocacy network as part of LCC's advocacy model; 5. Provide group advocacy support to participate in strategic service reviews and system redesign undertaken by public sector bodies. This may involve supporting people to have a voice within statutory consultations or co-production exercises.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c7d8482-0edc-4135-9c2c-ed04735c4c6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322df28e-7512-4730-8a42-50a21b23124a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2021 - 10 Jan 2023 1-2 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

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