Tender

All Age Advocacy Services

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jan 2025 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council has announced an open tender for the provision of All Age Advocacy Services. The procurement process is divided into three separate lots: Lot 1 for Advocacy Services for Children, Lot 2 for Advocacy Services for Adults, and Lot 3 combining both previous lots. The tender falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, and the deadline for submission is 12 Noon on 17th February 2025. The services are to be delivered within the South East region of the United Kingdom at postal code MK9 3EJ. The contract period begins on 1st July 2025 and ends on 30th June 2028, with submission guided by an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in social work and related services, to expand their portfolio by supplying advocacy services to the council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making it ideal for organisations looking to establish or grow their footprint in public sector contracts. The flexibility to bid for one or more lots can cater to diverse business capabilities and strategies, with an emphasis on efficiency savings for comprehensive bids. All interested suppliers are urged to express interest and access full tender documentation through the council’s e-tendering portal.

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Notice Title

All Age Advocacy Services

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of All Age Advocacy Services. The procurement will be split into 3 separate lots: - Lot 1 - Advocacy Services for Children - Lot 2 - Advocacy Services for Adults - Lot 3 - Both Lot 1 and Lot 2 Combined Bidders may bid for any one or two or all three lots. Bidders should clearly state which Lot(s) they are bidding for by completing document 2 "Lot Confirmation Form. If bidding for all 3 lots, please complete bid for both Lots and upload your pricing schedule for Lot 3. The Council would expect to see an efficiency saving if you are bidding for Lot 3: Both Lots 1 and Lot 2 Combined. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Suppliers will be notified by email, and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for this tender. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12 Noon on the 17th February 2025. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website. Please do not engage with any persons in the Council via email or phone regarding this tender. Additional information: For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da786f5-61f1-4995-9461-6a65fac0e27f
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work 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
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
ASC Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908691691

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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