Tender

SOL - Advocacy Services Market Engagement

SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)

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04 Sep 2024 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (MBC) is conducting a tender for "SOL - Advocacy Services Market Engagement" focused on the provision of advocacy services within the Adult Social Care sector in the borough. The tender, classified under "Compulsory social security services" with CPV code 75300000 and related classifications, involves various advocacy services including Independent Mental Health Advocacy, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, NHS Complaints advocacy, and Care Act advocacy. The procurement stage is currently active and open, under an open procedure (below threshold). It is intended for service delivery starting from 22nd September 2024 to 27th September 2024. The tender process commenced on 4th September 2024 and has a submission deadline of 20th September 2024, 12:00 BST.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare and social work services, particularly those with expertise in advocacy and community support. Enterprises that can provide comprehensive advocacy support, including statutory and non-statutory services, peer support, self-advocacy training, and support for parents with learning disabilities, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. While Solihull MBC is welcoming participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), businesses capable of delivering high-quality, empathetic support to vulnerable populations stand to benefit greatly from the economic growth and service enhancement opportunities presented by this engagement.

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Notice Title

SOL - Advocacy Services Market Engagement

Notice Description

The Council is intending to commission advocacy services in the borough to meet the statutory requirements for Adult Social Care. The council will be seeking a service provider to offer all areas of commissioned advocacy, this will include Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), NHS Complaints advocacy, and Care Act advocacy services as a minimum. The scope of the service is currently under review and may contain: o Community and non-statutory advocacy services which provide support for people with difficulties understanding or retaining information which would allow them to make an informed decision on areas of their life, that fall outside of the scope of statutory advocacy services. o Peer support and advocacy services, involving people with similar needs to the person who needs assistance from the service. This may include using social groups and activities or training volunteers to provide support. o Self-advocacy support to build the skills and knowledge needed for people to advocate for themselves where this is suitable, allowing them to maximise their independence. o Parents' advocacy services for parents with learning disabilities who are involved in Child Protection proceedings. Solihull Council want to engage with the market to support the shaping of the next contract for the Advocacy Services before commencing the formal processes to retender this service. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ecb8eed-7aff-4c8d-ab9d-2322db8218f0
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75300000 - Compulsory social security services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

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
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Sep 2024 - 27 Sep 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)
Contact Name
Paul Howe
Contact Email
paul.howe@solihull.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01217048238

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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