Tender

Provision of Advocacy Services

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Nov 2024 at 17:22

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council is seeking to establish a contract for the provision of advocacy services under the light touch regime (LTR). This contract is classified under the community health services category and specifically targets independent person-centred advocacy services in accordance with statutory responsibilities and relevant legislation. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, and the tender period is set to end on 3rd January 2025. The contract, valued at GBP 2,550,000, will span 1,800 days and will serve the Doncaster region (DN1 3BU). Key points of contact include Tina Brierley from the Council's Civic Office in Doncaster.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work, particularly those with expertise in independent advocacy services. Businesses experienced in delivering community health services and meeting statutory duties will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The open procurement method ensures that capable businesses, regardless of size, can compete on an equal footing, thereby fostering business growth and network expansion within the regional health sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Advocacy Services

Notice Description

The City of Doncaster Council (the council) is seeking to establish a contract for the provision of advocacy services which fall under the light touch regime (LTR). The successful provider will be required to provide an independent person-centred advocacy service. The Council has a statutory responsibility to commission Independent Advocacy services, in meeting Independent Advocacy statutory duties and to provide the necessary advocacy provision in accordance with the relevant legislation and demands for advocacy in Doncaster.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide an independent person-centred advocacy service. The Council has a statutory responsibility to commission Independent Advocacy services, in meeting Independent Advocacy statutory duties and to provide the necessary advocacy provision in accordance with the relevant legislation and demands for advocacy in Doncaster. Additional information: As Detailed in the documents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04be3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037915-2024
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,550,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,550,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
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
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

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