Tender

Independent Health Complaints Advocacy

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Mar 2017 at 10:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire County Council is currently seeking bids for an Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service as part of an open procurement process. The contract is set to start on 1st September 2017 and will span three years, with the potential for a one-year extension. The tender period concludes on 6th April 2017. This procurement falls under the health services industry category and will cover the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy and health services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given their capacity to provide tailored services to individuals navigating health complaints. Participating in this project could enhance their visibility within the health sector and foster partnerships with local government, potentially leading to further opportunities in similar areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Health Complaints Advocacy

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire County Council, needs to procure an Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service. The independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service in Buckinghamshire will ensure that independent advocacy skills are used to provide practical support and direction to Clients, in order to assist them in finding a resolution to their complaint about Health Services. Buckinghamshire County Council is looking to award a contract for a period of 3 years, with the option for a further extension of 12 months.The Council intends to let one contract to cover its whole geographical area. The contract start date is 1st September 2017. The Council is of the opinion that TUPE will apply to this contract. Additional information: Please access all documents and correspond via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal: http://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b0ec05c-c9f4-4236-a5ff-27868b6e50bf
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 3-4 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1YG
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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