Tender

WCC/RBKC Statutory Advocacy Services for Adults

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Nov 2024 at 09:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council is initiating a public procurement process titled "WCC/RBKC Statutory Advocacy Services for Adults," targeting the guidance and counselling services industry. The procurement aims to secure a lead provider for statutory advocacy services for adults with health and social care needs within Westminster City Council (WCC) and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), with responsibilities extending to out-of-borough cases where statutory obligations are maintained. This tender process, classified under CPV code 85312300, follows an open procedure above the threshold and will close on 15th January 2025 at noon, with the contract period commencing on 28th July 2025 and ending on 27th July 2032. The delivery location is specified as SW1E 6QP, London, United Kingdom, and the total contract value is estimated at £5,320,000.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in advocacy services, particularly those experienced in handling complex health and social care cases. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with skilled advocates capable of providing statutory services such as IMCA, DOLs Paid Representatives, IMHA, ICAA, and IHCA. The successful lead provider will not only offer direct advocacy services but also coordinate training and development for local and specialist providers, enhancing the workforce's skills to meet diverse cultural and linguistic needs. This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses to expand their service offerings and impact within the advocacy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC/RBKC Statutory Advocacy Services for Adults

Notice Description

Commissioners wish to procure a single gateway service into Advocacy Services, for Adults with Health and Social Care Needs, in WCC and RBKC, and for people outside the borough where WCC and RBKC retains a statutory responsibility for the provision of these services. The contract will also encompass the provision of out of borough IMCA and Deprivation of Liberty Standards paid representatives. Under the new service model, a Lead Provider would be contracted to provide Statutory Advocacy Services for Adults. This requires the provision of skilled advocates, with specialist knowledge and training. The 'lead provider' would be responsible for the following: 1. Provision of Statutory Advocacy Services (IMCA, DOLs Paid Representatives, IMHA, ICAA and IHCA) - ensuring continuity of advocates for service users. 2. Coordination of the provision of Statutory Advocacy Services for persons living outside of the borough where WCC and RBKC retains a duty to provide services. 3. Ensuring the skills of the advocacy workforce across the entire pathway - providing training and development to local and specialist providers to increase the pool of qualified advocates in the borough to meet the language and cultural needs of the individuals seeking support. 4. DOLs requirements. Additional information: This opportunity and all associated procurement documents will be accessible via our City of Westminster Procurement and Contracts portal ("the Portal"), kindly visit https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com and search for the following reference: ITT_30090. If you have any questions, please submit these through the portal. Our portal is free to register on. To view details of the Opportunity via the Portal please click the following link and click on Opportunities: https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com Or browse as follows: - Connect to https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com - Enter your Username and Password - Go to Published Opportunities - Click on the Project Title to view details

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae73464e-89ef-477f-9fe9-da36af68b89f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60a2fb9c-d68a-4f14-92da-3653cd9d4dd3
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,320,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2032 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
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Westminster City Council
Contact Email
tenders@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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