Tender

All-Age Advocacy Services

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Oct 2024 at 18:27

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking qualified advocacy providers to tender for all-age advocacy services. This procurement, classified under health and social work services (CPV 85000000), is open for expressions of interest with a deadline on 22nd November 2024. The contract will commence on 1st April 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2028, with an option to extend for a further two years. This tender process follows an open procedure above the threshold, and it involves two lots: one dedicated to adult services and another to children's services. Providers can bid for one or both lots. The services will be delivered in England, and the opportunity is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the health and social care sector. Companies that specialise in advocacy services for both adults and children are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The possibility of extending the contract term provides a stable and long-term engagement with Southend-on-Sea City Council. The open procedure allows for wide competition, making it an advantageous opportunity for firms aiming to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector. Successful bidders will have the chance to contribute meaningfully to the community while securing a steady revenue stream.

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Notice Title

All-Age Advocacy Services

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified Advocacy providers to tender for an all-age Advocacy service for a contract to start on 1st April 2025 and end of 31st March 2028 with an option to extend for a further two years or any part thereof, subject to the discretion of the Council, continued funding and provider performance. The contract consists of two lots: one for adult's and one for children's. Providers may bid for one lot, or both lots. The tender documents can be accessed on Proactis with the reference DN745827 https://procontract.due-north.com/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9db0d82-ecb8-4a4a-9ef4-bb5b8d7bdcb8
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6ER
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

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