Tender

Contract for the Provision of Advocacy Service

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Mar 2023 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council is seeking a single Provider to deliver an advocacy service for adults in County Durham. The contract titled "Contract for the Provision of Advocacy Service" falls under the health and social work services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of 24th April 2023. The service will include Independent Care Act Advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocacy, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Paid Relevant Person Representative, and Community Advocacy.

This procurement opportunity by Durham County Council for advocacy services in County Durham provides a chance for businesses in the health and social work services sector to compete. Companies specialising in advocacy support for adults and statutory advocacy obligations would be well-suited to apply. The open procedure means businesses have an opportunity to access the tender documentation and submit electronic submissions by the deadline.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Advocacy Service

Notice Description

Durham County Council invites applications to tender for a contract to deliver advocacy support for adults across County Durham to support individuals to express their views and wishes in a variety of circumstances to enable them to have choice, control, and independence so that their voices are heard. Durham County Council is seeking a single Provider to deliver an advocacy service that will offer a single gateway and coherent service pathway, which will meet all relevant statutory advocacy obligations, information, and resources to support and empower individuals. The services to be provided are: * Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA) * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA). * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) * Paid Relevant Person Representative (RPR) - to be replaced by IMCA * Community Advocacy Please access the tender documentation for free for full details of the specification and requirements via the NEPO Procontract www.nepo.org (https://www.nepo.org) website and access the tender using DN661660.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Durham County Council invites applications to tender for a contract to deliver advocacy support for adults across County Durham to support individuals to express their views and wishes in a variety of circumstances to enable them to have choice, control, and independence so that their voices are heard. Durham County Council is seeking a single Provider to deliver an advocacy service that will offer a single gateway and coherent service pathway, which will meet all relevant statutory advocacy obligations, information, and resources to support and empower individuals. The services to be provided are: * Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA) * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA). * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) * Paid Relevant Person Representative (RPR) - to be replaced by IMCA * Community Advocacy Please access the tender documentation for free for full details of the specification and requirements via the NEPO Procontract (https://www.nepo.org) website and access the tender using DN661660. If you have any problems accessing the documents via the system please contact the NEPO helpdesk as detailed below. The E-tendering System Support is provided by the NEPO portal administration organisation Proactis. Please use the method detailed below that is appropriate to the issue that you are experiencing. * Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (http://proactis.kayako.com) - To be used by Suppliers for non-time critical issues i.e.password resets / account queries, finding information, accessing the tender, etc. * Email (ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com) - To be used in same way as ticketing system. Any emails to this address will auto-log a support ticket on Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b52e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008370-2023
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


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
22 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2023Expired
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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kay.duthie@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC14 Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

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