Tender

HCC Dec 2023 - The Provision of Advocacy Services for Adults in Hertfordshire

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES

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Tender

19 Dec 2023 at 13:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire County Council - Adult Care Services has initiated a tender process for "HCC Dec 2023 - The Provision of Advocacy Services for Adults in Hertfordshire" in the social work and related services industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure with the tender period ending on January 25, 2024, and the contract period scheduled to commence on June 4, 2024, until June 3, 2028. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note the delivery addresses include locations within and outside the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for service-oriented businesses, especially those in social work services without accommodation, to provide advocacy services for vulnerable adults in Hertfordshire. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for participation in this procurement. Interested organisations are encouraged to review the tender details available on Supply Hertfordshire to understand the specifications and requirements for the integrated service delivery contract that the Hertfordshire County Council intends to award following the completion of this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC Dec 2023 - The Provision of Advocacy Services for Adults in Hertfordshire

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council are out to procurement for the Provision of Advocacy Services for Adults in Hertfordshire. Hertfordshire County Council commissions independent advocacy services to ensure that our most vulnerable citizens can have their voices heard in conversations about their care and support and to promote individual choice and control in decisions that will affect their future. The current advocacy service supports approx. 4000 people per year through the provision of broad, complex and specialist advocacy in the community. The service delivers a range of community advocacy services including groups. Commissioners have concluded review and evaluation activities to inform and shape the future commissioning arrangements. Considering the feedback received, the council are proposing a different approach to the delivery of advocacy services. It is the intention to award the new Contract to a single Service Provider, responsible for the delivery of an integrated service. Full details, including the benefits of this approach and partnership working, can be found in the Specification, Schedule 1 of the Terms and Conditions document. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate. Please Note the TUPE Employee Liability Information for this procurement has been provided along with other documentation for this procurement. TUPE related information is personal data and must be protected in accordance with the requirements of Data Protection legislation and must also be kept confidential. Therefore, by accessing this Tender via Supply Hertfordshire and then the View Details button and accessing the documentation for this procurement, Tenderers agree to undertake to treat the information as confidential and commercially sensitive at all times and take all reasonable steps to prevent any inadvertent disclosure to any third party. Additional information: To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e03377b5-3772-45a2-b6fc-e983e5340a50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2b5ac81-5967-45d9-a1ab-142a79fa4a9e
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jun 2024 - 3 Jun 2028 4-5 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES
Contact Name
Tara Mullaney (HCC)
Contact Email
tara.mullaney@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 123 4040

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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