Tender

Provision of an Advocacy Service

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

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Tender

19 Jan 2021 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Blackburn with Darwen Council is currently undertaking a public procurement process for the "Provision of an Advocacy Service," aimed at consolidating various advocacy services related to mental capacity and health. This tender falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The open procedure is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 18th February 2021. The resulting contract will commence on 1st April 2021 and will span a duration of three years, with a total budget of £59,000.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in advocacy and related social services. Businesses that possess experience in statutory advocacy, mental health services, and client support are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender can enhance your business's visibility in the social care sector while contributing positively to community welfare initiatives in the region.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Advocacy Service

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is to consolidate statutory advocacy provision for Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Independent Mental Health Advocacy, Care Act Advocacy and a Single Point of access into one provision, with Independent Health Complaints Advocacy as a separate but aligned provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55aca5db-0d10-437f-b082-ce4f01e37ef1
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 years
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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB2 1DH
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

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