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title: "ESCC - CL East Sussex Advocacy Service"
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# ESCC - CL East Sussex Advocacy Service

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-002bcf85-6274-4c5c-9c4d-558a2d13add0

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is commissioning the East Sussex Advocacy Service, focusing on statutory and non-statutory advocacy requirements including Independent Mental Health Advocacy and Care Act Advocacy for both adults and children. This procurement, valued at GBP 1,760,000, falls under the health and social work services category and covers multiple locations including the United Kingdom and further regions. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract awarded to SWAN and set to commence on 1st April 2025, running until 31st March 2028. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 8th October 2024 with the award published on 16th January 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services to expand their operations. With a focus on providing comprehensive advocacy services, this contract is particularly suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of meeting the council's statutory requirements. The single point of access for all advocacy services, in partnership with NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board, ensures streamlined operations, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced providers in community health services and social work.

## Notice

East Sussex County Council are looking to tender for the provision of The East Sussex Advocacy Service. This service will support the delivery of Statutory and Non-Statutory Advocacy requirements, namely Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) and Care Act Advocacy to Adults and Children, and Independent Advocacy for Adults. Provision of this service will ensure the Council's statutory requirements are met. Key relevant legislation that applies to the delivery of this service are the Mental Health Act 1983, the Care Act 2014 (Adults) and Care Act 2014 (Children & Young People) All advocacy requirements will be addressed through a single contract with a single point of access which will cover the following areas: Care Act Advocacy (Children & Young People or CYP) Care Act Advocacy (Adults) Independent Mental Health Advocacy (Adults) Independent Mental Health Advocacy (CYP) Non-Statutory Independent Advocacy (Adults) The service will be commissioned by ESCC in association with NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/024cb3db-746d-4916-a5a8-9ec405a32674 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,760,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2025 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/024cb3db-746d-4916-a5a8-9ec405a32674
- 6 Sep 2024 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f40f8e93-3d13-4aa1-b063-1312759bd142

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/024cb3db-746d-4916-a5a8-9ec405a32674
  16th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f40f8e93-3d13-4aa1-b063-1312759bd142
  6th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=esussex
  Proactis Supplier Network

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