Award

Independent Adult Advocacy Services

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jun 2022 at 14:35

Tender

23 Feb 2022 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the provision of Independent Adult Advocacy Services by Sunderland City Council, located in Sunderland, UK. This contract falls under the health and social work services category and was initiated through an open procedure. The tender period ended on 25th March 2022, with a contract value of £4,340,255. The services needed include Independent Mental Capacity Advocates, Relevant Person’s Representatives, and Independent Mental Health Advocates, among others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in advocacy or mental health support. Companies with expertise in providing statutory advocacy and related services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open nature of the procurement process allows for a diverse range of applicants, enabling smaller and innovative firms to engage alongside larger suppliers.

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Notice Title

Independent Adult Advocacy Services

Notice Description

The provision of Statutory Independent Adult Advocacy Services. The service will include: 1. Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCA) 2. Relevant Person's Representative (RPR) / Appropriate Person 3. Litigation Friend 4. Independent Mental Health Advocates (IMHA) 5. Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA) 6. Independent Health Complaints Advocacy

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Statutory Independent Adult Advocacy Services. The service will include: 1. Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCA) 2. Relevant Person's Representative (RPR) / Appropriate Person 3. Litigation Friend 4. Independent Mental Health Advocates (IMHA) 5. Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA) 6. Independent Health Complaints Advocacy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031a47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015905-2022
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
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,340,255 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Michelle Soppitt
Contact Email
michelle.soppitt@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1915612368

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOICEABILITY

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