Tender

1516-030 Single Advocacy Service (Adults)

ISLINGTON

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Islington Council is seeking expressions of interest for the "1516-030 Single Advocacy Service (Adults)" contract, aimed at providing statutory and non-statutory advocacy services for adults in Islington. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, and the contract is set to commence on 1 April 2016, with a total value of £2,250,000. Prospective suppliers must submit their interest by 28 August 2015. The services will be delivered primarily in the London region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work and guidance services to expand their operations within the public sector. Companies that provide advocacy services or related support for vulnerable adults would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can help build a robust local market while fulfilling critical statutory obligations around independent advocacy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1516-030 Single Advocacy Service (Adults)

Notice Description

Islington Council invites suitable expressions of interest from suppliers for a Single Advocacy Service (Adults) to commence on 01 April 2016. The Single Advocacy Service will deliver a single point of access to a range of statutory and non-statutory advocacy services, primarily for adults, in Islington. It is the intention that through this procurement the Council can meet the statutory duties around the provision of independent advocacy services ensuring that appropriately qualified advocates are available to work in these roles. The service will also ensure that local, specialist, providers continue to have a role in the provision of advocacy services and help us maintain and develop a vibrant local market. For further information refer to the advertisement attached to this notice and the tender documentation, as available on the London Tenders Portal. Additional information: If you wish to apply for this contract please follow the steps below: Register your company free of charge via the London Tenders Portal: https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?openForm Await acceptance. You will receive an email confirming your username and password. Use your username and password to log into the London Tenders Portal and express your interest in 1516-030 Single Advocacy Service (Adults) - categories 85310000 Social work services; 85312310 Guidance services. Shortly after you have expressed interest, you will receive a second email containing a link to access the pre-qualification questionnaire. via the London Tenders Portal Link: https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?openForm

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2803bc8-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7df02cf3-13bf-4a8b-bbb4-ed4ccb76f2a1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2021 Over 5 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
ISLINGTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 7EP
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Finsbury Park
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Further Information

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