Tender

Contract for the Provision of a Generic Advocacy Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE

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Tender

07 Sep 2018 at 15:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Redbridge is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the "Contract for the Provision of a Generic Advocacy Service." This initiative aims to establish an advocacy service encompassing both statutory and non-statutory services within the borough. The contract is set to begin on 1st January 2019 and will run until 31st December 2021, with the possibility of extensions up to a maximum total period extending to 31st December 2023. The tender submission deadline is 8th October 2018, and the relevant industry category is guidance and counselling services, under an open procurement method with a maximum budget of £190,000 per annum.

This tender provides significant opportunities for organisations specialising in advocacy and counselling services, particularly those capable of delivering a range of statutory advocacy services such as Independent Mental Health Advocacy and Independent Care Act Advocacy. Businesses experienced in providing both statutory and non-statutory services, including self-advocacy and group advocacy, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on value for money may appeal to smaller providers that can offer competitive pricing while ensuring service quality, creating avenues for business growth in the social services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of a Generic Advocacy Service

Notice Description

The Council of the London Borough of Redbridge ("the Authority") is seeking Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the Contract for the Provision of a Generic Advocacy Service in the London Borough of Redbridge ("the Contract"). The Contract shall commence on 1st January 2019 and, subject to satisfactory performance, shall continue up to and including 31st December 2021 ("the Contract Period"). At the sole discretion of the Authority and subject to satisfactory performance of the Provider, the Contract Period may be extended in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate up to a maximum of two (2) years, providing a possible total Contract Period to midnight on 31st December 2023. The Contract is for the provision of an advocacy service within the London Borough of Redbridge which shall include statutory services and some non-statutory services. The statutory advocacy services shall include the following: * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA). Additionally, IMCA shall be provided by the Provider under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) MCA where required * Relevant Persons Representatives (RPRs) * Rule 1.2 Representatives * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) * Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA) The non- statutory advocacy services shall include the following: * Self-Advocacy * Citizen Advocacy * Peer Advocacy * Group Advocacy The maximum budget available for the Contract is one hundred and ninety thousand pounds (PS190,000) per annum. Those submitting a Tender shall be required to deliver all requirements of the Contract within this maximum budget. However, Tenders will be judged on value for money and the Contract may be awarded to an organisation submitting a lower priced Tender where quality of service is assured. Any Tenders submitted above the allocated budget will not be accepted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71605778-2b94-4fd2-8ca4-cc587c9f575c
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ILFORD
Postcode
IG1 1NN
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Redbridge
Electoral Ward
Ilford Town
Westminster Constituency
Ilford South

Further Information

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