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HCC-12/17 Advocacy (Adults and Children)

ANY OF THE PROJECTS LISTED ON THE PORTAL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire County Council is active in the procurement of advocacy services for both adults and children through the tender titled "HCC-12/17 Advocacy (Adults and Children)". This process falls under the health and social work services category, specifically targeting community health services. The tender period will close on 29 January 2018, with the contract set to commence on 4 June 2018 and extend for three years until 3 June 2021. This open procedure is above the threshold, and the services will be delivered in Hertfordshire, East of England, postal code SG13 8DE.

This procurement opportunity facilitates potential growth for businesses that specialise in advocacy and social work services, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable populations. Companies with a strong understanding of compliance requirements, particularly regarding data protection and TUPE, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Given the need for nuanced understanding and support within this sector, organisations that can demonstrate their expertise and commitment to quality advocacy will find ripe opportunities within this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC-12/17 Advocacy (Adults and Children)

Notice Description

Adult Care Services and Children's Commissioning are proposing to jointly commission Advocacy services for Hertfordshire by way of separate lots. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate. Please Note the TUPE Staffing Information for this procurement has been provided along with other documentation for this procurement. TUPE related information must be treated as protected data in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 and must be kept confidential. Therefore by accessing this Tender via Supply Hertfordshire and then the View Details button and accessing the documentation for this procurement, Tenderers agree to undertake to treat the information as confidential and commercially sensitive at all times and take all reasonable steps to prevent any inadvertent disclosure to any third party. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c495b204-2a95-4788-ad49-690e00e7dd36
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jun 2018 - 3 Jun 2021 3-4 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
ANY OF THE PROJECTS LISTED ON THE PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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