Tender

Advocacy Service

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Hampshire County Council seeking bids for an Advocacy Service, aimed at providing support in accordance with legal responsibilities under various acts, including the Mental Health Act and the Care Act. This tender is currently in the active stage, following its public announcement on 6th October 2015, with a tender period that concluded on 5th November 2015. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2016, lasting for an initial period of two years with an option for extension up to four years. The location for service delivery is within Hampshire, UK, and the procurement method used is an open procedure. The total value of the contract is approximately £4,297,344, with a minimum value of £3,600,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those specialising in advocacy and support services for vulnerable populations. Companies equipped to provide knowledgeable and compassionate advocacy, particularly those familiar with the mental health and care legislation, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could facilitate growth by securing a stable revenue stream through a longer-term involvement with Hampshire County Council, thus enabling businesses to enhance their service offerings within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advocacy Service

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council has a legal responsibilty to arrange advocacy for eligible people under the MHA, the MCA, the Care Act and the Children Act. Most Advocacy is issue based and relatively short term in nature, with the exception of some learning disability advocacy, which supports people to be involved and represents others in groups and on boards, and the Paid Representative service for people who lack capacity and who have no friends or family. The Contract will commence on 1 April 2016 and will last for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend, at the Council's sole discretion, for a period of up to 1 year and then a further period of up to 1 year giving a maximum contract length of 4 years. Organisations interested in being considered for this opportunity must complete and return the documentation through the Council's online tendering system InTend. The closing date for submissions is strictly 2:00pm on 12 November 2015. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Hampshire/aspx/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da503e96-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7d98dc9-3004-42e7-94cb-d489f36eabad
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,297,344 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2018 1-2 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO23 8UQ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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