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Provision of Advocacy Services

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest for the "Provision of Advocacy Services," a contract falling under the social work services category, specifically for independent mental health advocacy and related services. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2016 and run for three years, with possibilities for annual extensions subject to satisfactory performance. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 12:00 pm on 7th December 2015.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy services, particularly those with experience in mental health support, NHS complaints advocacy, and care assessments. Vendors that can demonstrate robust service delivery, a strong recruitment process for quality advocacy staff, and a flexible approach to demand will be well positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the council values local and responsive service provision.

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Notice Title

Provision of Advocacy Services

Notice Description

TENDER FOR ADVOCACY SERVICES Wokingham Borough Council is inviting expressions of interest for the provision of * Independent Mental Health Act Advocacy * Independent National Health Service Complaints Advocacy * Care Act Advocacy * Spot purchased Advocacy Those wishing to express an interest should have demonstrable evidence of: * Experience of providing any of the above advocacy services * The ability to meet the statutory requirements of each service * Experience of working with the groups likely to benefit from these services * Understanding of the value of advocacy for users and potential users of the services * Ability to work flexibly to deliver the services especially where demand may be variable * Robust recruitment process to ensure advocacy is provided by high quality well trained staff * Internal monitoring and continuous improvement process to ensure and sustain a high quality service Tender evaluation will also take into account feedback from referees and stakeholders within Wokingham Borough Council where applicable. Specific statutory requirements are * Independent Mental Health Act Advocacy under S.130A of the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007), as required under s.43 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 * Independent National Health Service Complaints Advocacy under section 223A of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007, as required under s.185 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 * Care Act Advocacy to support people through the relevant assessment, support planning and safeguarding procedures, as required under s.67 and s.68 of the Care Act In addition the successful provider will be expected to deliver time limited advocacy for other purposes. The Service will be delivered under a three year contract, held with Wokingham Borough Council, with the opportunity of a year on year extension for a further two years, subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability and mutual agreement of the parties. The service contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2016. The Council intends to award the contract based on the most economically advantageous tender. The award criteria that will be used, ranked in order of significance are: Price - 50% Method Statement - 35% Presentation - 15% The Council reserves the right not to accept the lowest, or any tender, submitted. How to apply Interested parties wishing to be considered for this opportunity must register their interest, and download or request the PQQ via one of the methods shown below: * Contracts Finder website Register and download the PQQ and Service Specification * Email commissioningsupportteam@wokingham.gov.uk to request the PQQ and Service Specification. All completed Questionnaires and proposals to be received no later than 12:00pm on 7th December 2015. Responses received after this time will be disregarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9edbfe01-d829-46ee-8aba-de896860416b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

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
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 201510 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2016 - 30 Jun 2019 2-3 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
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1BN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEAP

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