--- title: "North Northamptonshire Council for the Provision of Independent Advocacy Services in North Northamptonshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-07b5e11c-6cff-4643-9547-558240d4ced3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-07b5e11c-6cff-4643-9547-558240d4ced3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07b5e11c-6cff-4643-9547-558240d4ced3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07b5e11c-6cff-4643-9547-558240d4ced3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2023-12-13" --- # North Northamptonshire Council for the Provision of Independent Advocacy Services in North Northamptonshire Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07b5e11c-6cff-4643-9547-558240d4ced3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-07b5e11c-6cff-4643-9547-558240d4ced3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07b5e11c-6cff-4643-9547-558240d4ced3.json) ## Summary The North Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for Independent Advocacy Services in the Health and social work services category. The contract, valued at £354,000 GBP, was awarded to VoiceAbility. The procurement method used was Open procedure (below threshold). The tender process started on 8th August 2023 and the contract period is from 1st November 2023 to 31st October 2025, creating opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This tender by the North Northamptonshire Council provides an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to compete for a contract to deliver Independent Advocacy Services. Businesses in the Health and social work services industry, especially those with experience in the provision of advocacy services, would find this tender well-suited for growth. The contract period spanning over two years allows for sustainable business development, and interested parties can visit the council's e-Procurement Portal for further details and documentation. ## Notice North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a provider to procure an Independent Advocacy Service for Adults and Young People (16-17 who are undergoing a needs assessment and are in transition to adulthood) living in North Northamptonshire. This includes Individuals staying in North Northamptonshire hospitals, and those residing at Five Wells Prison. The Service is completely independent from the Council Independent advocacy enables Individuals to have as much control as possible over their own lives. Independent advocates are completely neutral and impartial from the Council and Health and Social Care services. This helps to prevent a possible conflict of interest, which is particularly relevant for Individuals that require an advocate. The independent advocate does not make any direct decisions for the person they are supporting; instead, they provide them with all the necessary information so that they can make an informed decision themselves. If the Individual does not have the mental capacity to make an informed decision, then it is possible for an independent advocate to speak on their behalf. As a result, the independent advocate is an important spokesperson for the Individual, advising them on their rights and making sure their wishes are carried out (where possible) Additional information: Please visit the North Northamptonshire Council e-Procurement Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/Home) to express an interest in this opportunity and to access the documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4376cc4-40e8-4f05-9f40-825ef2b5891c | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Aug 2023 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £354,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £531,000 | | 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 | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KETTERING | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN16 8TL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | | Local authority | North Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Northall | | Westminster constituency | Kettering | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VOICEABILITY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 13 Dec 2023 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4376cc4-40e8-4f05-9f40-825ef2b5891c - 10 Jul 2023 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1ca24a7-f78e-4d1d-ae61-5c579ffd8652 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4376cc4-40e8-4f05-9f40-825ef2b5891c 13th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1ca24a7-f78e-4d1d-ae61-5c579ffd8652 10th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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