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CONTRACT FOR THE DELIVERY OF IMCA/IMHA/ICAA AND NHS COMPLAINTS ADVOCACY

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2023 at 08:54

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

17 Feb 2023 at 12:22

Tender Notice
Tender

10 Feb 2023 at 11:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The GATESHEAD COUNCIL is procuring the delivery of IMCA/IMHA/ICAA and NHS Complaints Advocacy services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract period starting on June 1, 2023, and ending on April 30, 2024. The total contract value is £175,000, and the contract was awarded to YOUR VOICE COUNTS on May 3, 2023. The procurement method used is an Open procedure (below threshold). The service falls under the Health and social work services category and is located in the North East region, United Kingdom.

This tender for advocacy services by GATESHEAD COUNCIL presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs looking to provide Independent Mental Health Advocacy, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, and NHS Complaints Advocacy. Businesses suitable to compete in this tender should focus on service provision in the health and social work services sector. The contract period offers a chance for sustainable business growth and potential extensions beyond the initial contract duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CONTRACT FOR THE DELIVERY OF IMCA/IMHA/ICAA AND NHS COMPLAINTS ADVOCACY

Notice Description

The provision of statutory advocacy services which will include Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), including Relevant Person Representative (RPR), Independent Advocacy under the Care Act ("the Service") and NHS Complaints Advocacy (NHS CA).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddd10a01-e84a-436f-8e22-76809e000699
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f19118a5-e32a-4d8b-8423-f40286c9ef14
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 6-12 months
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
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kerry Leece
Contact Email
kerryleece@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01914335990

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YOUR VOICE COUNTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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