Tender

P0485 - Advocacy Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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25 Oct 2018 at 13:11

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25 Oct 2018 at 13:11

Tender Notice
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14 Sep 2018 at 12:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is currently in the tendering process to establish a Framework Agreement for an Advocacy Service catering to adults. This initiative aims to provide a comprehensive range of statutory and non-statutory advocacy services in Birmingham, including Independent Mental Health Advocacy and support related to Mental Capacity. The tender is open, with a submission deadline for the completed documentation set for noon on 20th November 2018. The Framework Agreement is planned to last for two years, starting on 1st April 2019, with the possibility of extending it for an additional two years based on performance. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which is applicable for contracts above the financial threshold. The services are classified under health and social work, primarily falling under the CPV code 85000000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that provide advocacy, healthcare, or social support services to engage with Birmingham City Council. Companies with expertise in managing advocacy services, particularly those focused on mental health and social support, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms capable of delivering a robust range of representative advocacy services for diverse community needs could find this contract aligns with their service offerings, making this a valuable opportunity for business growth in the local market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P0485 - Advocacy Services

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council wishes to establish Framework Agreement to provide a Single Advocacy Service (Adults). This service covers a number of statutory advocacy functions including Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Relevant Person's Representatives, Independent Mental Health Advocacy and Independent Care and Support Advocacy. Additionally we are seeking to provide a non-statutory advocacy service to extend the provision of representative advocacy in the City to other citizens who could benefit from it, and to offer people a greater range of advocacy services than those included as statutory functions. The Framework Agreement will last for 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance. Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Your completed tender documentation should be returned by noon 20th November 2018 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc 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/54ff72c0-dce9-4ca4-9bc6-b498c5b26adb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85320000 - Social services

85323000 - Community health 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
25 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 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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