Tender

Advocacy for Adults

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

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Tender

24 Oct 2023 at 14:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon is seeking a Service Provider to deliver Advocacy Services for people living in the London Borough of Croydon. The contract will commence on 1st October 2024 and will be for a period of 7 years. The main procurement category is services within the Health and social work services industry. The procurement method is an Open procedure (below threshold), with a tender deadline of 20th November 2023. The buying organisation is the London Borough of Croydon, with contact person Melissa Bower.

This tender opportunity for delivering Advocacy Services in Croydon presents a chance for service providers well-versed in mental health statutory elements and Care Act provisions to compete. The opportunity suits organisations looking to shape local services and work collaboratively with service users, family/carers, and other providers. Businesses familiar with legislation around Advocacy Services and experienced in co-production are encouraged to participate. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advocacy for Adults

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION The London Borough of Croydon is seeking a Service Provider to deliver Advocacy Services for people living in the London Borough of Croydon. The service will provide statutory and non-statutory Advocacy elements under one tender with two Lots. Lot one will consist of mental Health statutory elements, including IMHA, Mental Health Advocacy. Lot two will cover Care Act, IMCA, DoL's, and NHS Complaints. The contract will commence on 1st October 2024 and will be for a period of 7 years in total. The Council intends to commission a single organisation or consortium to deliver services; the service will need to respond innovatively and creatively by working in partnership with service users, family/carers & other providers and to develop pathways with existing community services for example, GPs and community health services. The specification will require potential providers to be familiar with the principal legislation and statutory requirements relating to the provision of Advocacy Services. We encourage the providers to embed co-production into their delivery of services so that users of services are integral to the continued shaping of local services. Suppliers who are interested in this opportunity must be aware that TUPE may apply. We would like to invite interested providers to a virtual presentation delivered on Microsoft Teams outlining our requirements on Monday 27th November at 11am to 12noon To confirm your attendance please submit a message with your name, organisation and email address for all delegates. Additional information: THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION We would like to invite interested providers to a virtual presentation delivered on Microsoft Teams outlining our requirements on Monday 27th November at 11am to 12noon To confirm your attendance please send your name, organisation and email in a message and you will receive the link to the Teams meeting. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0135634-5bc1-4c98-af4b-e7137b4890fe
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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