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Cumberland Advocacy Hub (Adults)

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jan 2025 at 15:36

Award Notice
Tender

30 Oct 2024 at 15:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has awarded a contract for the Cumberland Advocacy Hub (Adults) in the health and social work services sector. The procurement process reached the award stage on 22 January 2025, with a contract start date of 1 February 2025, lasting until 31 January 2029, inclusive of an optional 12-month extension. The contract, valued at approximately £1,564,933 excluding VAT over the potential four-year period, focuses on providing independent advocacy services across various categories of need for residents of Cumberland, England. The procurement followed an open procedure, with the initial tender period concluding on 27 November 2024.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in providing advocacy and support to adults with diverse needs. SMEs are well-suited to compete, given the project's requirements and the Council's encouragement of SME participation. The awarded supplier, People First, exemplifies the kind of organisation that can thrive in this environment, offering professional and comprehensive services that meet statutory requirements under multiple health and social care acts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cumberland Advocacy Hub (Adults)

Notice Description

Cumberland Council is procuring a Cumberland Advocacy Hub for adults with health and social care needs. The primary role of the Cumberland Advocacy Hub is to meet all Cumberland Council statutory duties in relation to the provision of a professional independent advocacy service under the terms of the Care Act 2014, Health Social Care Act 2012, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983 under a single point of access. The advocacy service will support Cumberland residents across all categories of need, including adults with learning disability, organic and mental health functional disorder, mental health needs, acquired brain injury, physical and sensory impairment and young people in transition to adult services and other vulnerabilities and cover of all the different types of statutory advocacy including Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Care Act Advocacy, NHS Complaints and Independent Mental Health Act Advocacy. The initial period of the contract is 3 years. There is ONE optional extension of up to 12 month. The use of this extension is at the absolute discretion of the Council. The contract end date on this notice includes these extension periods. The estimated annual value of the contract is: PS363,000 excluding VAT. The estimated maximum contract value over the three year term is: PS1,144,000 excluding VAT. This includes an estimate of any potential uplifts. The estimated maximum contract value over the three year term plus the one 12 month optional extension is: PS1,564,933 excluding VAT. This includes an estimate of any potential uplifts. You must be registered on The Chest (https://www.the-chest.org.uk/) to access the tender documents. All bids must be received electronically via the Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT. For full details please read the ITT and its Schedules. Any clarifications about the tender must be sent via the messaging on the Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a25ca41-0e08-4590-adaa-f24e5cab82aa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,564,933 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,564,933 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE FIRST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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