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PB2021-00539 - NHS Complaints Advocacy Service

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Nov 2021 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Darlington Borough Council has awarded a direct contract titled "PB2021-00539 - NHS Complaints Advocacy Service" for the provision of NHS Complaints Advocacy Services. This contract, valued at £69,354, will be delivered by Carers Federation Ltd starting from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2023. The tender process concluded on 22 November 2021, and the award announcement was published on 26 November 2021. The service is categorised under human resources management consultancy services and will be located in Darlington, England.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy sector, especially those specialising in human resources management and advocacy services. Businesses with expertise in social care, advocacy, and community services may find this tender particularly appealing as it aims to maintain continuity in service provision, suggesting a stable and potentially long-term engagement for the awarded supplier. Competitors can seize this opportunity by demonstrating capability and experience in delivering similar services to public sector clients.

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Notice Title

PB2021-00539 - NHS Complaints Advocacy Service

Notice Description

Direct award of the contract for the provision of the NHS Complaints Advocacy Service to The Carers Federation Ltd. The service is currently delivered by The Carers Federation, under a consortium agreement with Gateshead Council as lead commissioner. 1 April 2022 Gateshead no longer wish to lead the consortium and therefore Darlington will directly award the contract to The Carers Federation Ltd. There will not be any changes to the service which is commissioned.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb197655-e3e7-4d1d-90cf-8ead04dc05f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,354 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,354 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARERS FEDERATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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