Award

The Independent Adult and Discretionary Advocacy Services

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD COUNCIL

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Award

19 Sep 2024 at 08:48

TenderUpdate

02 Jan 2024 at 15:46

Tender

29 Nov 2023 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council has awarded the contract for the delivery of Independent Adult and Discretionary Advocacy Services. This procurement falls under the "Social work and related services" CPV category (85300000) and is essential for providing statutory and non-statutory advocacy services to residents within the borough. The contract, which spans from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2027 with an option to extend for a further two years, was procured through an open procedure. The signing of the contract took place on 1 July 2024. The council has chosen The Advocacy People as the supplier for this project, which will serve the region designated as UKJ.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with expertise in statutory and discretionary advocacy. Companies capable of delivering high-quality advocacy services—ranging from Mental Capacity Advocacy to self-advocacy for individuals with learning disabilities—are well-positioned to compete for such contracts. Engaging in tenders like this can significantly boost business growth by securing long-term government contracts and reinforcing their market presence in the public sector. The comprehensive nature of the services required provides a stable and diverse opportunity for well-suited businesses.

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Notice Title

The Independent Adult and Discretionary Advocacy Services

Notice Description

Delivery of the INDEPENDENT ADULT AND DISCRETIONARY ADVOCACY SERVICES accessible to residents of the RBWM .The initial term of the contract is 3 years and there is an option to extend for further 2 years. ( start of the contract is 1 July 2024 -30 June 2027 - it is the initial term). The details of the services required were included in ITT documentation. The Independent Adult and Discretionary Advocacy Service comprises statutory and non-statutory elements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Delivery of the INDEPENDENT ADULT AND DISCRETIONARY ADVOCACY SERVICES accessible to residents of the RBWM . The details of the services required were included in ITT documentation. The initial term of the contract is 3 years and there is an option to extend for further 2 years. The Independent Adult and Discretionary Advocacy Service comprises statutory and non-statutory elements.

Renewal: 3 years + option to extend for further 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041d8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029944-2024
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20241 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
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
RBWM Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@rbwm.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1628796285

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDENHEAD
Postcode
SL6 1RF
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Maidenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ADVOCACY PEOPLE

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