Tender

THE ADVOCACY SERVICE HUB

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

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Tender

17 Aug 2020 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow is currently undertaking a public procurement process for "The Advocacy Service Hub," a project aimed at supporting vulnerable individuals in the community. This initiative falls within the health and social work services industry category and is based in Hounslow, England. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, with the tender published on 17 August 2020. The tender period is set to end on 18 September 2020, while the contract itself is expected to commence on 1 January 2021 and continue until 31 December 2024. The total budget for this procurement is £1,268,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy services, health and social support, and community engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process, as the buying organisation encourages their participation. Companies that can provide independent advocacy services, mental health support, and care-related advice will find this contract aligns closely with their offerings, thus enhancing their potential for growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

THE ADVOCACY SERVICE HUB

Notice Description

The Advocacy Service Hub will support vulnerable individuals to: * live independently for longer in the community and ensure they are able to maximise their independence, choice and control and empower them to actively participate in the community * have easy access to information, advice and signposting to enable them to make decisions about their own care and support needs. The Advocacy Service Hub will comprise the following statutory advocacy functions: Element A - Independent Mental Health Advocacy Service Element B - Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy and Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) Relevant Person Representative (RPR) Element C - Care Act & Generic Advocacy Element D - Independent NHS Complaints Advocacy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d82d43a2-176c-402e-be3f-ae79e4029c78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a65eda7-f558-4c79-8da2-0fde03993b0a
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,268,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 4-5 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOUNSLOW
Postcode
TW3 3EB
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
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
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Hounslow West
Westminster Constituency
Feltham and Heston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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