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title: "Advocacy Services"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Advocacy Services

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23846fb6-dce2-4f8a-8504-1931b55597b5

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Advocacy Services" in the Social work and related services sector. This contract, which falls under both statutory and non-statutory advocacy services, will be delivered in Sheffield with a broad scope that includes locations such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and globally. The procurement, categorised under open procedure, progressed through various stages including a tender period ending on 15th March 2024 and a contract period from 1st May 2024 to 30th April 2031. The award was made on 1st August 2024, with the contract being published on 8th August 2024.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy and social work services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs. Given the significant contract value of £11,376,001, it could lead to substantial growth and increased service delivery capacity for the successful suppliers. Businesses that can demonstrate robust experience in the provision of both statutory and non-statutory advocacy within the outlined geographic locales are particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders, especially those with a focus on community services and guidance. The contract is awarded to Sheffield Citizens Advice and Law Centre, highlighting the potential for collaboration with large-scale community service providers.

## Notice

The contract is for the provision of advocacy services in Sheffield, delivering both statutory and non-statutory advocacy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bba3903-7b87-4763-8152-190ca8a10b76 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,376,001 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHEFFIELD CITIZENS ADVICE AND LAW CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bba3903-7b87-4763-8152-190ca8a10b76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bba3903-7b87-4763-8152-190ca8a10b76
  8th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=78166&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

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