Tender

Advocacy Services

MERSEY CARE NHS TRUST

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06 Jan 2022 at 11:36

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06 Jan 2022 at 10:51

Tender

01 Dec 2021 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the Mersey Care NHS Trust, which is seeking tenders for "Advocacy Services" aimed at providing Independent Patient Advocacy Services and Independent Mental Health Advocacy Services specifically for patients within secure and specialist learning disability services. The tender is classified under the guidance services category and carries a contract value of £1,389,000. The submission deadline has been updated to 31 January 2022, at 12:30 PM, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The services are to be delivered in Liverpool, UK, and the contract duration is set for 1080 days.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in advocacy, counselling, and guidance services. Companies that can demonstrate experience in providing tailored support for individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs are well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement could enable businesses to expand their reach and influence in the public sector, helping to improve patient outcomes while fostering growth through meaningful community engagement.

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Notice Title

Advocacy Services

Notice Description

The Provision of Independent Patient Advocacy Services and Independent Mental Health Advocacy Services for patients in secure and specialist learning disability services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of Independent Patient Advocacy Services and Independent Mental Health Advocacy Services for patients in secure and specialist learning disability services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fc02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000300-2022
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,389,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,389,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY CARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Colin Todd
Contact Email
colin.todd@merseycare.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 11

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L34 1PJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
St Michaels
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

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