Tender

The Provision of Statutory Advocacy Services

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Jan 2017 at 13:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire County Council is seeking tenders for "The Provision of Statutory Advocacy Services," aimed at delivering an independent advocacy service in compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 2007, and the Care Act 2014. This procurement is classified under health and social work services and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 10th February 2017. The contract will commence on 1st September 2017, lasting for three years, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The service will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom and follows an open procurement method.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in advocacy services and an understanding of relevant legislation. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in statutory advocacy and a commitment to meeting the needs of service users will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement can enhance providers' visibility in the sector and potentially lead to long-term contracts, thereby fostering growth and service expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Statutory Advocacy Services

Notice Description

This service is for the provision of an independent advocacy service for Buckinghamshire that meets the statutory requirements placed on local authorities under the following legislation: * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) under Mental Capacity Act 2005 * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) under Mental Health Act 2007 * Care Act Advocacy under Care Act 2014. The successful provider must fully understand the principle legislation and statutory requirements relating to the provision of independent advocacy. The provider must keep up to date on related judgements and consultations and their implications and applications to the service The contract is for a period of three years commencing on 1st September 2017. There is an option to extend for a further 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8f829fe-3ba7-436d-8877-7a0422b07258
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
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
5 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 3-4 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen Bold
Contact Email
hbold@buckscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

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