Tender

Independent Advocacy Services

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Mar 2023 at 21:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Northamptonshire Council is inviting tenders for Independent Advocacy Services. This procurement falls under the services category and involves the provision of advocacy services across West Northamptonshire to support individuals in expressing their wishes and being involved in decision-making processes with the local authority. The estimated contract value is £443,236.42. The tender deadline is April 21, 2023, and the contract period is from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2025.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses providing guidance and counselling services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to apply. Interested parties can access detailed information and submit their applications through the In-tend portal. The procurement method is an open procedure, offering a chance for relevant businesses to contribute and deliver person-centered advocacy services meeting legislative requirements and being cost-effective.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Services

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking one organisation to provide Independent Advocacy services across West Northamptonshire. Local Authorities have a duty to involve people in decisions made about them and their care and support. No matter how complex a person's needs, Local Authorities are required to help people express their wishes and feelings, support them in weighing up their options, and assist them in making their own decisions during the assessment, care planning, review processes, and also including safeguarding enquiries. The service will enable people who have substantial difficulty being involved in the key processes and interactions with the local authority to be supported in that involvement as fully as possible, and where necessary be represented by an advocate who speaks on their behalf. It will ensure that people's wishes, feelings and needs are at the heart of the assessment, care planning and review processes and will focus on the presenting issue, be person-centered, delivered in line with relevant legislation and guidance and be resource and cost effective. Additional information: Apply through In tend portal only . https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/wnc Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a1711b-25bb-4ba1-a204-f5652d8c07c2
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

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£443,236 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 2-3 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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