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title: "Provision of Advocacy Services"
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# Provision of Advocacy Services

Buyer: CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fcb7ed6-ef37-45f7-b12f-7a8a52ed6e89

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## Summary

The City of Doncaster Council is seeking to establish a contract for the provision of advocacy services, classified under Health and social work services with CPV codes 85000000, 85300000, and 85323000. This procurement falls under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) and involves an open procedure to provide an independent, person-centred advocacy service aimed at fulfilling the Council's statutory duties. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline of 3rd January 2025 at 12:00 PM, and the contract is expected to start on 1st May 2025, lasting until 30th April 2030. The services are to be delivered primarily in Doncaster, with the address specified as Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to expand their operations by providing essential advocacy services under a long-term contract. Businesses with expertise in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in community health and related services, are well-suited to compete. Participation could enhance a company's portfolio by aligning with statutory public sector responsibilities and addressing the demand for advocacy provision in Doncaster. The open procedure offers a fair competitive environment, enabling diverse businesses to propose innovative solutions to meet the Council's requirements.

## Notice

The City of Doncaster Council (the council) is seeking to establish a contract for the provision of advocacy services which fall under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) The successful provider will be required to provide an independent person-centred advocacy service. The Council has a statutory responsibility to commission Independent Advocacy services, in meeting Independent Advocacy statutory duties and to provide the necessary advocacy provision in accordance with the relevant legislation and demands for advocacy in Doncaster.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/738ceaa7-2409-4100-a076-701651652014 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 3BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 18:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/738ceaa7-2409-4100-a076-701651652014

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/738ceaa7-2409-4100-a076-701651652014
  22nd November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=85265&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104514
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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