Tender

WCC/RBKC Statutory Advocacy Services for Adults

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Nov 2024 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council is soliciting bids for the provision of "Statutory Advocacy Services for Adults" within the boroughs of Westminster City Council (WCC) and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC). Classified under the "Guidance and counselling services" industry category, this tender seeks a lead provider to manage a comprehensive gateway service into advocacy for adults with health and social care needs. Located in the UKI region, the tender is at the "Tender" stage, with an end date for supplier clarification messages set for 23 December 2024 at 17:00 and the tender closing on 15 January 2025 at 12:00. The procurement will be conducted through an open procedure and has an estimated contract value of £5,320,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care advocacy services. With a focus on providing skilled advocates and ensuring the development of advocacy workforce skills, it is well-suited for experienced providers with a strong background in statutory advocacy services. Companies capable of offering continuous service, training, and development for advocates, and addressing specific regional and out-of-borough needs will find this tender especially beneficial. The contract also includes the provision for a potential 2-year extension, further enhancing its appeal to businesses aiming for long-term engagement.

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Notice Title

WCC/RBKC Statutory Advocacy Services for Adults

Notice Description

Commissioners wish to procure a single gateway service into Advocacy Services, for Adults with Health and Social Care Needs, in WCC and RBKC, and for people outside the borough where WCC and RBKC retains a statutory responsibility for the provision of these services. The contract will also encompass the provision of out of borough IMCA and Deprivation of Liberty Standards paid representatives. Under the new service model, a Lead Provider would be contracted to provide Statutory Advocacy Services for Adults. This requires the provision of skilled advocates, with specialist knowledge and training. The 'lead provider' would be responsible for the following: 1. Provision of Statutory Advocacy Services (IMCA, DOLs Paid Representatives, IMHA, ICAA and IHCA) - ensuring continuity of advocates for service users. 2. Coordination of the provision of Statutory Advocacy Services for persons living outside of the borough where WCC and RBKC retains a duty to provide services. 3. Ensuring the skills of the advocacy workforce across the entire pathway - providing training and development to local and specialist providers to increase the pool of qualified advocates in the borough to meet the language and cultural needs of the individuals seeking support. 4. DOLs requirements. Detailed service provision of all services can be found in the Specification and viewed via https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/

Lot Information

Lot 1

Commissioners wish to procure a single gateway service into Advocacy Services, for Adults with Health and Social Care Needs, in WCC and RBKC, and for people outside the borough where WCC and RBKC retains a statutory responsibility for the provision of these services. The contract will also encompass the provision of out of borough IMCA and Deprivation of Liberty Standards paid representatives. Under the new service model, a Lead Provider would be contracted to provide Statutory Advocacy Services for Adults. This requires the provision of skilled advocates, with specialist knowledge and training. The 'lead provider' would be responsible for the following: 1. Provision of Statutory Advocacy Services (IMCA, DOLs Paid Representatives, IMHA, ICAA and IHCA) - ensuring continuity of advocates for service users. 2. Coordination of the provision of Statutory Advocacy Services for persons living outside of the borough where WCC and RBKC retains a duty to provide services. 3. Ensuring the skills of the advocacy workforce across the entire pathway - providing training and development to local and specialist providers to increase the pool of qualified advocates in the borough to meet the language and cultural needs of the individuals seeking support. 4. DOLs requirements.

Renewal: 2-year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c0a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038389-2024
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

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,320,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,320,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 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
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
wmitchell@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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