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Advocacy Service for Somerset Council The service will provide independent advocacy to empower people to express their personal needs and assist them to achieve their rights and entitlements. It will assist people to secure relevant information and knowledge thus enabling them to make informed choices, to be involved in decisions about their care and support needs and promote their health and wellbeing. For further information and access to the Procurement Documents, please visit: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jan 2025 at 13:54

Award Notice
Tender

22 Jul 2024 at 08:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for an Advocacy Service aimed at empowering individuals to express their personal needs and secure their rights and entitlements. The contract, classified under the Social work and related services category (CPV ID 85300000), covers a wide delivery area including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and worldwide. The tender process, initiated on 22nd July 2024 with a deadline on 4th September 2024, concluded with the award being published on 22nd January 2025. The contract period will commence on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2030. This procurement was conducted using an open procedure, targeting services from SMEs and VCSEs, and the awarded supplier is SWAN.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in social work and advocacy services. The five-year contract provides a stable and long-term engagement that can enhance the supplier's portfolio and reputation in the social services sector. Businesses with expertise in delivering independent advocacy, supporting individuals in making informed decisions regarding their care and support needs, and promoting health and well-being will find this contract especially suitable. The successful delivery of such services can considerably strengthen a company's standing and open doors to similar opportunities both within and beyond the specified geographical locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advocacy Service for Somerset Council The service will provide independent advocacy to empower people to express their personal needs and assist them to achieve their rights and entitlements. It will assist people to secure relevant information and knowledge thus enabling them to make informed choices, to be involved in decisions about their care and support needs and promote their health and wellbeing. For further information and access to the Procurement Documents, please visit: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

Notice Description

The service will provide independent advocacy to empower people to express their personal needs and assist them to achieve their rights and entitlements. It will assist people to secure relevant information and knowledge thus enabling them to make informed choices, to be involved in decisions about their care and support needs and promote their health and wellbeing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23f30924-6df8-47b9-a174-e76942323cca
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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