Tender

All-Age Advocacy Services

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Oct 2024 at 18:26

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council is initiating a tender process for "All-Age Advocacy Services" under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. The contract is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for Adult's Advocacy Services and Lot 2 for Children's Advocacy Services. The Council is inviting qualified advocacy providers to submit their expressions of interest. The contract will commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2028, with an option to extend for an additional two years subject to performance and funding. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 22nd November 2024. This project is based in Southend-on-Sea, identified by the region UKH31.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy services. Organisations capable of providing high-quality information, advice, and support services to both adults and children stand to benefit. Given the focus on technical qualifications (90% weightage) and cost considerations (10% weightage) in the award criteria, businesses with a strong track record in advocacy and competitive pricing models are well-positioned to succeed. The ability to cater to specific needs such as independent advocacy services for children and care leavers would be particularly advantageous, making this tender ideal for service providers aiming to expand their operational footprint in the social work sector.

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Notice Title

All-Age Advocacy Services

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified Advocacy providers to tender for an all-age Advocacy service for a contract to start on 1st April 2025 and end of 31st March 2028 with an option to extend for a further two years or any part thereof, subject to the discretion of the Council, continued funding and provider performance. The contract consists of two lots: one for adult's and one for children's. Providers may bid for one lot, or both lots. The tender documents can be accessed on Proactis with the reference DN745827 https://procontract.due-north.com/

Lot Information

Lot 1 Adult's Advocacy Services

Lot 1: Adult's Advocacy Service. The service will require the provision of information and advice and support across various areas and the provision of a range of advocacy services for adults.

Lot 2 Children's Advocacy Services

Lot 2: Children's Advocacy Service. The Council requires Independent Advocacy services and a Children's Independent Visitor service. The service provides Advocacy to Looked after Children living in all placement types and Care Leavers aged 18-25 and subject to CP Plans or who are CIN.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b0bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034388-2024
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
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
procurementops@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1702215000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6ER
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

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