Independent Information, Advice and Advocacy Service to Support Independent Living [3854319]

Business Services Organisation - Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of Health and Social Care Board HSCB

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Feb 2022 at 11:35

Tender

05 Nov 2021 at 16:15

Planning

09 Sep 2021 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation - Procurement and Logistics Service, acting on behalf of the Health and Social Care Board in Northern Ireland, has completed a procurement process for an Independent Information, Advice and Advocacy Service to Support Independent Living. This contract, valued up to £3,080,400, is categorised under health and social work services and follows an open procurement method. The service aims to assist users and carers with financial management and access to support services related to Self Directed Support and the Independent Living Fund. The initiative was actively supported from its planning stages and reached completion with the contract being signed on 27 January 2022.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, especially those specialising in advocacy, training, and support services. Companies that can provide independent information and advice, alongside robust training capabilities for health and social care professionals, would be well-positioned to engage with such contracts. The potential for contract extensions further underscores the opportunity for sustained business growth in this market.

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Notice Title

Independent Information, Advice and Advocacy Service to Support Independent Living [3854319]

Notice Description

The service to be procured includes - providing independent Information, Advice, and Advocacy to Service Users and Carers in Northern Ireland regarding managing finance and organising support services in relation to Self Directed Support (SDS) and the Independent Living Fund (ILF). Provide independent Information and Advice to Service Users and Carers to help them understand their role as an employer. Provide independent Information, training and awareness sessions to Health and Social Care Trust (HSCT) staff and students and other relevant networks and organisations engaging with individuals with an interest in Self Directed Support (SDS) and the Independent Living Fund (ILF). Take an active role in the promotion of SDS and policy development related to independent living. Liaise with HSCTs to explore the range of options available to Service Users and Carers in relation to SDS. Facilitate access to a range of accredited insurance and Payroll Services that can be engaged by Service Users and Carers. 'Facilitate access' in this case means to signpost or refer Service Users and Carers to such a Payroll Service on a neutral and non-biased basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service to be procured includes - providing independent Information, Advice, and Advocacy to Service Users and Carers in Northern Ireland regarding managing finance and organising support services in relation to Self Directed Support (SDS) and the Independent Living Fund (ILF). Provide independent Information and Advice to Service Users and Carers to help them understand their role as an employer. Provide independent Information, training and awareness sessions to Health and Social Care Trust (HSCT) staff and students and other relevant networks and organisations engaging with individuals with an interest in Self Directed Support (SDS) and the Independent Living Fund (ILF). Take an active role in the promotion of SDS and policy development related to independent living. Liaise with HSCTs to explore the range of options available to Service Users and Carers in relation to SDS. Facilitate access to a range of accredited insurance and Payroll Services that can be engaged by Service Users and Carers. 'Facilitate access' in this case means to signpost or refer Service Users and Carers to such a Payroll Service on a neutral and non-biased basis. Additional information: The total value of the procurement in II.1.7) has been calculated on the basis of the following - an initial contract period of 3 years,. plus provision to extend the contract for 2x12 month periods. The value also includes a potential increase in services of 40% and the. provision in Section 18 of the B Document Specification to further extend by 3 x 6 months; This brings the potential overall value of this. contract to 3,080,400 GBP..

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02dec1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003392-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,080,817 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,080,817 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,080,400 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
27 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Business Services Organisation - Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of Health and Social Care Board HSCB
Additional Buyers

Business Services Organisation - Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of Health and Social Care Board

Regional Health and Social Care Board

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ARMAGH
Postcode
BT61 7PR
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING N.I.

Further Information

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