Planning

Soft market testing for the Provision of Advocacy Service across Leicestershire, Leicester City and Rutland

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Feb 2023 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire County Council, Leicester City Council, and Rutland County Council are planning to procure Advocacy Services. The tender title is "Soft market testing for the Provision of Advocacy Service across Leicestershire, Leicester City and Rutland" in the Health and social work services category. The procurement stage is planned, with a deadline for response set for 24th February 2023 at 10:00am. The procurement method is a tender, and the Councils aim to consult the market before issuing the tender, with the anticipated advertisement within the next 12 months.

This tender by the three councils creates opportunities for businesses providing advocacy services to engage in market consultation and potentially bid for the upcoming tender. Businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those experienced in providing advocacy services, would be well-suited to compete in this process. Understanding the market, delivery models, cost implications, and market interest will be essential for businesses considering participating in this procurement.

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Notice Title

Soft market testing for the Provision of Advocacy Service across Leicestershire, Leicester City and Rutland

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council ('the Council'), Leicester City Council, Rutland County Council (LLR) are preparing to procure Advocacy Services which is due to expire on 31st March 2024. The Council would like to consult the market prior to the tender being issued. It is currently anticipated that the tender will be advertised within the next 12 months. To better understand the market LLR is inviting feedback from providers currently delivering advocacy services about their models of providing advocacy so we can better understand delivery models, cost implications and market interest. Deadline for response is 10:00am 24 February 2023. - THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Leicestershire County Council ('the Council'), Leicester City Council, Rutland County Council (LLR) are preparing to procure Advocacy Services which is due to expire on 31st March 2024. The Council would like to consult the market prior to the tender being issued. It is currently anticipated that the tender will be advertised within the next 12 months. To better understand the market LLR is inviting feedback from providers currently delivering advocacy services about their models of providing advocacy so we can better understand delivery models, cost implications and market interest. Deadline for response is 10:00am 24 February 2023. - THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a2c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003418-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Ms Manjit Bath
Contact Email
customer.services@leicester.gov.uk, enquiries@rutland.gov.uk, manjit.bath@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163056781

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

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