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Provision of Advocacy Services - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of Advocacy Services, which falls under the health and social work services category. This procurement process used an open procedure and concluded with the award on 23rd March 2021. The contract period is set to run from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023, with the contract valued at £289,484. Services must be delivered to residents in the West Midlands, primarily focusing on empowering service users through various advocacy frameworks outlined in the Care Act 2014 and related legislation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy or social care services, particularly those with a thorough understanding of health and social legislation. Companies that can provide Care Act Advocacy, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, and similar services, may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises may enhance their offerings through collaboration or proposal submissions that meet the rigorous standards set by the procurement authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Advocacy Services - AWARD

Notice Description

ASC091 - Provision of Advocacy Services Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council invites tenders for the provision of Advocacy Services to provide high-quality advocacy support to Service Users. The Services are a vital part of ensuring people are effectively supported with health and social care and other needs, and the processes and decisions in relation to these. This will ensure that the Service User's voice or best interests are at the heart of any decisions made. There will be general requirements for all advocacy services, and: 1. Care Act Advocacy 2. Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy / Deprivation of Liberty (IMCA/ IMCA DoLS) and Relevant Paid Person Representatives (RPPR) 3. Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) and Inpatient Mental Health Advocacy 4. Independent Complaints Advocacy (ICAS) 5. Generic Advocacy The successful contractor will be required to deliver Advocacy Services in compliance with legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Amendment Act 2005 and the Amendment Act 2019, Mental Health Act 1983 and NHS and Social Care Act 2012, and to support and empower Service Users to meet key outcomes: to improve their voice, independence and opportunities. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Wednesday 30th December 2020 at 12:00 noon

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/071b2d8f-1304-44a8-83a4-9738185402db
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85321000 - Administrative social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£289,484 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH 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
B69 9EN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POHWER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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