Advocacy Services for Health and Social Care

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, trading as North of England NHS Commercial Procurement Collaborative ("NOE CPC")

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13 Dec 2024 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) has completed the procurement process for "Advocacy Services for Health and Social Care". This tender, classified under miscellaneous health services (CPV code 85140000), involved an open procedure aimed at providing comprehensive and cost-effective advocacy services to NHS trusts and other related bodies across the United Kingdom, European regions, and globally. The tender included six specific lots covering a range of advocacy needs, such as independent mental capacity and mental health advocates, advocacy for children and young people, and services addressing health inequalities. The procurement process started on 1st November 2024, with contracts awarded on 5th December 2024, and will be effective until 31st October 2028.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy and health and social care services, particularly those capable of addressing the nuanced needs of diverse patient populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as NYAS and BID Services, which were among the successful suppliers, can find lucrative prospects in these contracts. The engagement encourages collaboration with various stakeholders, including families, carers, and commissioners, thereby fostering market expansion and service innovation in the health and social care sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Advocacy Services for Health and Social Care

Notice Description

NOE CPC is inviting Suppliers, to provide the NHS, including but not limited to NHS Trusts, Mental Health Trusts, Community Trusts and Integrated Care Systems a compliant and cost-effective Advocacy Services. Everyone has a legal right to advocacy and public authorities are responsible for arranging independent advocacy services to assist people making or intending to make complaints, effectively supporting individuals during assessments, care planning, safeguarding and reviews and collaborating with families, friends, carers, commissioners and providers. Patient advocacy services are designed to support individuals in navigating the complex healthcare system, ensuring they receive appropriate care and assistance. These services can be provided by individuals, organisations, or professionals trained in advocating for patients' needs and rights. These requirements are to be provided under six overarching Lots, listed below; Lot One - Independent advocates for patients using Social Care Services Lot Two - Independent Mental Capacity Advocates Lot Three - Independent Mental Health Advocates Lot Four - Advocacy for Adult Secure Services Lot Five - Advocacy for Children and Young People Lot Six - Advocacy for Health Inequalities (including, generic advocacy, women's health, black and minority ethnic groups, gypsies and travellers', unemployment, the homeless and people with terminal diagnosis)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee938c88-3167-4791-b1b1-8cc6810ee7b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95e43bbf-ca67-4aee-8641-659e6f0aee86
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85320000 - Social services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£137,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, trading as North of England NHS Commercial Procurement Collaborative ("NOE CPC")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S4 7UQ
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Together for Mental Wellbeing

VoiceAbility Advocacy

The National Youth Advocacy Service

Cloverleaf Advocacy

BID Services

Further Information

Notice Documents

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