Planning

Advocacy Support Services - Provider Engagement

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Mar 2021 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council, in collaboration with Bedford Borough Council and Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group, has initiated a tender process for "Advocacy Support Services - Provider Engagement" to support vulnerable residents in Bedfordshire. The procurement, classified under health and social work services, is currently in the planning stage. The existing contract is set to expire on 31st March 2022, with the new contract expected to commence on 1st April 2022. Interested parties are encouraged to provide feedback through a survey by 9th April 2021 to assist in redesigning the advocacy services offered to the community.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy, health, and social work services to engage with local authorities and expand their operations in Bedfordshire. Potential competitors may include consultancy firms, community organisations, and service providers with expertise in advocacy and support services, particularly those focused on vulnerable populations. This collaborative commissioning effort underscores the importance of tailored services and stakeholder input, which businesses should leverage to align their proposals with the needs of the contracting authorities.

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Notice Title

Advocacy Support Services - Provider Engagement

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC), Bedford Borough Council (BBC) and Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (BCCG) jointly commission advocacy support services for Bedfordshire vulnerable residents (excluding Luton). The current contract is due to end on 31st March 2022 so we are entering into a tendering process for a new contract to start on 1st April 2022.As part of our pre-procurement research we want to engage with advocacy providers to gather your views to help us redesign the Bedfordshire advocacy offer.We have already received very helpful feedback from our engagement exercises with current and previous advocacy customers and from internal and external stakeholdersWe have prepared a presentation explaining Bedfordshire's current advocacy position and our next steps considerations. At the end of the presentation there is a link to a short questionnaire for you to complete. Your feedback will assist us greatly in developing our advocacy support services for the future.We would be very grateful if you could spare a moment to complete our survey. Here is the link to the questionnaire:https://centralbedfordshire.researchfeedback.net/s.asp?k=161642946594All responses need to be received by 09.04.21 at the latest.In order to obtain a copy of the our presentation, if you are having difficulties in gaining access to the survey or have any general questions, please email strategic.commissioning@centralbedfordshire.gov.ukWe really appreciate your help and time.Thank you in advance.CBC Commissioning, BBC Commissioning and BCCG

Lot Information

Lot 1

Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC), Bedford Borough Council (BBC) and Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (BCCG) jointly commission advocacy support services for Bedfordshire vulnerable residents (excluding Luton). The current contract is due to end on 31st March 2022 so we are entering into a tendering process for a new contract to start on 1st April 2022.As part of our pre-procurement research we want to engage with advocacy providers to gather your views to help us redesign the Bedfordshire advocacy offer.We have already received very helpful feedback from our engagement exercises with current and previous advocacy customers and from internal and external stakeholdersWe have prepared a presentation explaining Bedfordshire's current advocacy position and our next steps considerations. At the end of the presentation there is a link to a short questionnaire for you to complete. Your feedback will assist us greatly in developing our advocacy support services for the future.We would be very grateful if you could spare a moment to complete our survey. Here is the link to the questionnaire https://centralbedfordshire.researchfeedback.net/s.asp?k=161642946594All responses need to be received by 09.04.21 at the latest.If you are having difficulties in gaining access to the survey or have any general questions, please email strategic.commissioning@centralbedfordshire.gov.ukWe really appreciate your help and time.Thank you in advance.CBC Commissioning, BBC Commissioning and BCCG

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029e61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005872-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£321,291 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BEDFORDSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP (BCCG)

Contact Name
+44 3003005997
Contact Email
bedsccg.enquiries@nhs.net, procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003008000

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICKSANDS
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
Westminster Constituency
Mid Bedfordshire

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