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North Northamptonshire Council for the Provision of Independent Advocacy Services in North Northamptonshire

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Oct 2023 at 11:26

Tender

10 Jul 2023 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The North Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Independent Advocacy Services in North Northamptonshire. The council was the buying organisation seeking a service provider to deliver independent advocacy for adults and young people, including those in hospitals and prisons in the region. The procurement was for health and social work services under the services category. The tender was initiated on October 2, 2023, and an active award worth 531,000 GBP was signed on August 21, 2023.

This tender by the North Northamptonshire Council presents business growth opportunities for service providers in the health and social work industry. Companies specializing in advocacy services for vulnerable individuals, such as VoiceAbility, are well-suited to compete in this tender. This contract involves an open procurement method, providing fair access for potential bidders to participate. The key deadline for submissions was August 8, 2023, with electronic submission as the chosen method.

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Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council for the Provision of Independent Advocacy Services in North Northamptonshire

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a provider to procure an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults and Young People (16-17 who are undergoing a needs assessment and are in transition to adulthood) living in North Northamptonshire. This includes Individuals staying in North Northamptonshire hospitals, and those residing at Five Wells Prison. The Service is completely independent from the Council Independent advocacy enables Individuals to have as much control as possible over their own Show less description lives. Independent advocates are completely neutral and impartial from the Council and Health and Social Care services. This helps to prevent a possible conflict of interest, which is particularly relevant for Individuals that require an advocate. The independent advocate does not make any direct decisions for the person they are supporting; instead, they provide them with all the necessary information so that they can make an informed decision themselves. If the Individual does not have the mental capacity to make an informed decision, then it is possible for an independent advocate to speak on their behalf. As a result, the independent advocate is an important spokesperson for the Individual, advising them on their rights and making sure their wishes are carried out (where possible).

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a provider to procure an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults and Young People (16-17 who are undergoing a needs assessment and are in transition to adulthood) living in North Northamptonshire. This includes Individuals staying in North Northamptonshire hospitals, and those residing at Five Wells Prison. The Service is completely independent from the Council Independent advocacy enables Individuals to have as much control as possible over their own Show less description lives. Independent advocates are completely neutral and impartial from the Council and Health and Social Care services. This helps to prevent a possible conflict of interest, which is particularly relevant for Individuals that require an advocate. The independent advocate does not make any direct decisions for the person they are supporting; instead, they provide them with all the necessary information so that they can make an informed decision themselves. If the Individual does not have the mental capacity to make an informed decision, then it is possible for an independent advocate to speak on their behalf. As a result, the independent advocate is an important spokesperson for the Individual, advising them on their rights and making sure their wishes are carried out (where possible)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e057
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028950-2023
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
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
£354,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£531,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
North Northamptonshire Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001263000

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF25 North Northamptonshire, TLI43 Haringey and Islington

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOICEABILITY

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