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title: "WSCC AE Independent Advocacy Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-16304f0e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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# WSCC AE Independent Advocacy Services

Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16304f0e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by SE Shared Services, which is located in West Sussex, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "WSCC AE Independent Advocacy Services," falls under the health and social work services category and is currently in the active stage. The tender period is set to close on 1st February 2016, with a contract period starting on 1st April 2016 and ending on 31st March 2017. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the project has a total estimated value of £337,000, with a minimum value of £168,500.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the health and social care sector, particularly those offering advocacy and guidance services. Companies involved in providing support for individuals with communication difficulties could find this contract particularly relevant. Given the nature of the services required, businesses that specialise in advocacy, counselling, and social services would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process, potentially leading to growth and increased involvement in public sector projects.

## Notice

The Independent Advocacy Service will enable people who have substantial difficulty in understanding or communicating information and have no one else to represent them to be supported in their involvement in social care processes as fully as possible, and where necessary to be represented by an advocate who speaks on their behalf. A bidder briefing meeting will be taking place on Monday 21 December 2015 from 11:00 to 12:30 in Committee Room 4, County Hall, Chichester, West Sussex, Po19 1RG. Full details can be found in the ITT document. Additional information: Full information can be found within the procurement documentation via the Councils esourcing portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d90cafa6-a46a-4841-9bbd-fb373db471af |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £337,000 |
| 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 | SE SHARED SERVICES |
| Locality | WEST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d90cafa6-a46a-4841-9bbd-fb373db471af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d90cafa6-a46a-4841-9bbd-fb373db471af
  8th December 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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