Tender

P0793 - Provision of Advocacy Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Oct 2021 at 12:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is currently in the Tender stage of its procurement process for the contract titled "P0793 - Provision of Advocacy Services." This contract, which falls under the health and social work services category, is set in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Interested suppliers must submit their completed tender submissions by noon on 3rd December 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2022 and lasting for five years, with the possibility of a two-year extension based on performance. The procurement is being conducted via an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the social services sector. Companies specialised in advocacy services, particularly those with experience in case management and flexible service delivery models, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate a collaborative approach with local agencies and a commitment to diversity in service delivery will attract the Council's attention. This contract represents an excellent growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises engaged in health and social work services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P0793 - Provision of Advocacy Services

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Advocacy Services. The service will offer a single door access to all Advocacy Services and triaged accordingly. Clients identified for the statutory service will meet the required criteria. The Provider shall ensure a referral process is in place to capture the information required to accept the referral and provide feedback to the referring agency. Referrals will be made via the Local Authority; NHS Trust; CCG and Self-referral. The Provider will work proactively to reduce barriers to access the service and will work flexibly, employing different engagement approaches, engaging with key stakeholders. In order to fulfil the requirements of this service the following principles will be applied: o Individuals have a single point of access to advice and assistance relating to advocacy support o A unified case management system detailing number of advocacy/management hours during the contract period o Diversity competence in service delivery o The provider will have expertise in local service provision in order to offer an appropriate response to citizens of Birmingham o Providers will ensure that the breath of expertise required to deliver advocacy services will be provided either in-house or through collaboration with other expert agencies o All provision is designed for flexibility of support, including the use Information Technology where appropriate o Emphasis on partnership working, including statutory and non-statutory services. The Contract will last for 5 years (unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract) with the provision to extend for up to an additional 2 years subject to requirements and satisfactory performance. The contract will be awarded to a single provider. Please note TUPE may apply to this contract. The TUPE information will be released to you upon receipt of a signed copy of TUPE Confidentiality Agreement. You are advised to fill this in as soon as possible on receipt and return via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc via the correspondence function. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 3rd December 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhos... Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham 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/7220ddda-024d-4f56-bba8-b95723759b7f
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
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

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
21 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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