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title: "Gateway to Support Services 2.0"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT"
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# Gateway to Support Services 2.0

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-096a3041-c19b-4655-89b9-13f21d16337b

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## Summary

The London Borough of Brent has initiated a procurement process for the "Gateway to Support Services 2.0," aimed at providing essential health and social work services. The tender, classified under the CPV code 85000000, was published on 2nd July 2019 and closed on 31st July 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 28th November 2019 and will run until 30th November 2021, with a total value of £1,650,000. This open procedure invites both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate in delivering services such as Independent Mental Health Advocacy and Social Isolation Preventative Services within the London region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy and support services, particularly those with experience in mental health and community assistance. Companies well-suited to compete for this contract should possess a strong understanding of the legislative requirements surrounding care provisions. This contract not only allows for the enhancement of service offerings but also serves as a strategic pathway for suppliers to engage with the London Borough of Brent and expand their influence in the public sector. Interested providers can connect with the buyer, London Borough of Brent, for further information and support regarding the bidding process.

## Notice

This is a notice for social and specific services in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU Article 74. Brent Council invite relevant providers to tender for the provision of a "Gateway to Support Services". The tender document describes the service to be commissioned, how it should be delivered, and how it will be monitored. It forms a part of any contract or agreement that is drawn up with those who are to provide the service. The Service Specification focuses on core service standards, detailed list of requirements, organisational capabilities and the expected outcomes for customers. The specification will require potential providers to be familiar with the principal legislation and statutory requirements relating to the provision of the following services; 1. Independent Mental Health Advocacy 2. Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy 3. Care Act Advocacy 4. Carers Support Service 5. Social Isolation Preventative Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0f8c64d-9b77-463a-b62b-7239a4d01de8 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2019 - 1 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,649,524 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT |
| Locality | WEMBLEY |
| Post town | Harrow |
| Postcode | HA9 0FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI72 Brent |
| Local authority | Brent |
| Electoral ward | Wembley Park |
| Westminster constituency | Brent West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGE UK HILLINGDON, HARROW AND BRENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2019 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0f8c64d-9b77-463a-b62b-7239a4d01de8
- 2 Jul 2019 at 08:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc2320e-81a2-4c56-ab65-07edc45a8167

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0f8c64d-9b77-463a-b62b-7239a4d01de8
  28th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc2320e-81a2-4c56-ab65-07edc45a8167
  2nd July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.londontenders.org/
  The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:

## Notice URLs

- http://www.brent.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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