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NHS Complaints Independent Advocacy Service

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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27 Oct 2023 at 07:40

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an NHS Complaints Independent Advocacy Service. The contract, titled "NHS Complaints Independent Advocacy Service," falls under the industry category of statutory audit services. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the contract period is set to start on August 1, 2023, and end on July 31, 2024. The tender period ended on July 17, 2023, and the contract was awarded on July 24, 2023, with a value of £118,000. The location for delivery is in Yorkshire and the Humber.

This contract presents an opportunity for service providers to offer independent advocacy services related to NHS complaints. Businesses in the audit services industry may find this tender suitable for bidding. The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, acting as the buying organisation, awarded the contract to VITAL through a direct award procurement method. The contracting authority can be contacted via Aamir Saddique at aamir.saddique@bradford.gov.uk for further details. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, offering insights into potential business growth and collaboration opportunities within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

NHS Complaints Independent Advocacy Service

Notice Description

The contract has been awarded through the Exception to Requirements of Competition in accordance with BMDC Contract Standing Orders. There is a statutory duty upon local authorities to commission independent advocacy services. The Independent complaints advocacy team provide support and information around raising concerns and complaints about care and treatment received from the NHS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f95c720e-8940-4794-bf50-217e18588147
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Aamir Saddique
Contact Email
aamir.saddique@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITAL

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