Award

P0793 - Provision of Advocacy Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2022 at 12:48

Tender

21 Oct 2021 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Birmingham City Council procuring Advocacy Services under the title "P0793 - Provision of Advocacy Services." This initiative falls within the health and social work services industry and is located in Birmingham, UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period running until 3rd December 2021. The estimated contract value is £9,800,000, and the successful provider will be awarded for a contract period of up to five years, with options for extension up to two additional years based on performance and requirements.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those offering advocacy and support solutions. Companies that can demonstrate flexibility in service delivery and engagement with diverse stakeholders, as well as those with local expertise, would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The emphasis on a unified case management system and the potential for partnership working with various agencies further presents opportunities for collaboration and growth in service provision within Birmingham.

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Notice Title

P0793 - Provision of Advocacy Services

Notice Description

For the provision of Advocacy Services.The service will offer a single door access to all Advocacy Services and triaged accordingly. Clients identified for the statutory service will meet the required criteria. The Provider shall ensure a referral process is in place to capture the information required to accept the referral and provide feedback to the referring agency. Referrals will be made via the Local Authority; NHS Trust; CCG and Self-referral.The Provider will work proactively to reduce barriers to access the service and will work flexibly, employing different engagement approaches, engaging with key stakeholders.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provider will work proactively to reduce barriers to access the service and will work flexibly, employing different engagement approaches, engaging with key stakeholders.In order to fulfil the requirements of this service the following principles will be applied:* Individuals have a single point of access to advice and assistance relating to advocacy support* A unified case management system detailing number of advocacy/management hours during the contract period* Diversity competence in service delivery* The provider will have expertise in local service provision in order to offer an appropriate response to citizens of Birmingham* Providers will ensure that the breath of expertise required to deliver advocacy services will be provided either in-house or through collaboration with other expert agencies* All provision is designed for flexibility of support, including the use Information Technology where appropriate* Emphasis on partnership working, including statutory and non-statutory services.

Options: Option to extend for up to an additional 2 years subject to requirements and satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ee84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009560-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£9,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20223 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Services
Contact Email
etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1214648000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POHWER

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