--- title: "The Provision of Advocacy Services in Richmond and Wandsworth Borough Councils" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-11dc1c62-3d9a-4d38-b7f1-b9dfaaf9a3cc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-11dc1c62-3d9a-4d38-b7f1-b9dfaaf9a3cc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11dc1c62-3d9a-4d38-b7f1-b9dfaaf9a3cc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11dc1c62-3d9a-4d38-b7f1-b9dfaaf9a3cc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGHS OF RICHMOND AND WANDSWORTH" published: "2020-08-20" --- # The Provision of Advocacy Services in Richmond and Wandsworth Borough Councils Buyer: LONDON BOROUGHS OF RICHMOND AND WANDSWORTH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11dc1c62-3d9a-4d38-b7f1-b9dfaaf9a3cc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-11dc1c62-3d9a-4d38-b7f1-b9dfaaf9a3cc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11dc1c62-3d9a-4d38-b7f1-b9dfaaf9a3cc.json) ## Summary The London Boroughs of Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth are currently seeking to procure advocacy services, focusing on independent advocacy for mental capacity, mental health, Care Act advocacy, NHS complaints advocacy, and general advocacy services. This open procurement process, initiated on 20th August 2020, runs until 28th September 2020, with a total contract value of £2,595,000. Services will be delivered in London, commencing on 1st June 2021 and extending through to 31st May 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in advocacy and counselling services. Businesses that have expertise in supporting individuals with mental health issues and navigating care systems will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could help providers enhance their reputation and expand their portfolio in the public sector, contributing to community well-being within the boroughs. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: I.3) Instead of: Communication: Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided Read: Communication: Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-London:-Guidance-and-counselling-services./FG436C54Q6 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth Borough Councils seeking to procure Advocacy services through a range of models across both boroughs. These are to cover the following services: *Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy *Independent Mental Health Advocacy (this includes a small element of advocacy for Deaf patients at Springfield Hospital) *Care Act Advocacy *NHS Complaints Advocacy *General Advocacy (Non statutory) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0365ff-448a-4413-9666-3cd37284baf9 | | 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 | 20 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,595,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGHS OF RICHMOND AND WANDSWORTH | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW18 2PU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI34 Wandsworth | | Local authority | Wandsworth | | Electoral ward | Wandsworth Town | | Westminster constituency | Putney | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services ## Release History - 20 Aug 2020 at 14:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0365ff-448a-4413-9666-3cd37284baf9 - 20 Aug 2020 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0365ff-448a-4413-9666-3cd37284baf9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0365ff-448a-4413-9666-3cd37284baf9 20th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Guidance-and-counselling-services./FG436C54Q6 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-London:-Guidance-and-counselling-services./FG436C54Q6 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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