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Learning Disabilities Experts by Experience Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN COUNCIL

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27 Aug 2021 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden Council has completed the procurement process for the "Learning Disabilities Experts by Experience Service," aimed at providing support for adults with learning disabilities in Camden. This service has been awarded to the Advocacy Project, following a limited procurement method without prior publication. The total contract value is £333,000, with the agreement signed on 3 August 2021. The service will operate from the Greenwood Centre in London Borough of Camden, focusing on empowering individuals through co-production and personal experiences.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in social services, community support, and advocacy for individuals with learning disabilities. Companies with experience in co-production strategies and a strong emphasis on social value will find this tender appealing. The procurement process invited at least three organisations to submit proposals, creating a competitive environment that encourages SMEs with relevant capabilities to participate and showcase their strengths in service delivery and community impact.

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Notice Title

Learning Disabilities Experts by Experience Service

Notice Description

The Learning Disabilities Experts by Experience Service is ). It is a co-production provision for adults with LD in Camden, and those in transition into adult services. An 'expert by experience' is defined as someone who has personal experience of living with a learning disability and using health or social care services (including LD specific services). The service comprises a full-time co-ordinator and seven experts by experience. It offers personalised support to empower people with LD to influence the planning, development, and evaluation of local services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement was a request for quotes where at least three organisations are invited to submit a proposal. The Instructions to Quote set out how the process would be evaluated and other quote documents set out Award Criteria and cost price ratio

Procurement Information

Council Contract Standing Orders allow for a Request for Quotes process to be used for this value of contract. Value for money is ensured by inviting fit for purpose organisations and the quality price ratio. The total value of the procurement was 333,547 which is below the threshold.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02da84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021268-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£333,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1C 4AG
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI3 Inner London - West

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ADVOCACY PROJECT

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