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title: "Independent Advocacy Services across the Bradford District"
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# Independent Advocacy Services across the Bradford District

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07813945-abac-4304-9f7b-3a5eeead937f

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## Summary

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a procurement process for Independent Advocacy Services across the Bradford District. This tender, valued at £3,161,875, falls under the health and social work services category (CPV code 85000000) and was carried out through an open procedure. The contract period runs from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2021. The tender was published on 2nd January 2018, following the conclusion of the tender period on 26th October 2017, and the successful bidders were VoiceAbility and Equality Together.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in health and social care services, particularly those that specialise in advocacy and support activities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as this tender is designed to meet a variety of non-statutory and statutory needs within the community. By participating in such tenders, businesses can enhance their portfolio, expand their client base, and contribute positively to local community services.

## Notice

The Independent Advocacy Service contract will meet all statutory non-statutory requirements of the District for the provision of independent advocacy across all categories of need and provision to support Self and Group Advocacy activities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cae7b3d-a01e-4816-8ab9-cdf721e387e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,161,834 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,161,875 |
| 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 | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | EQUALITY TOGETHER; VOICEABILITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 Jan 2018 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cae7b3d-a01e-4816-8ab9-cdf721e387e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cae7b3d-a01e-4816-8ab9-cdf721e387e5
  2nd January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d97b0710-fa99-e711-80e6-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

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