--- title: "Request for Information - Advocacy Services for Vulnerable Adults" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ab51736-a7bc-4ad8-bb8c-efc52eebdbd0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ab51736-a7bc-4ad8-bb8c-efc52eebdbd0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ab51736-a7bc-4ad8-bb8c-efc52eebdbd0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ab51736-a7bc-4ad8-bb8c-efc52eebdbd0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-15" --- # Request for Information - Advocacy Services for Vulnerable Adults Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ab51736-a7bc-4ad8-bb8c-efc52eebdbd0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ab51736-a7bc-4ad8-bb8c-efc52eebdbd0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ab51736-a7bc-4ad8-bb8c-efc52eebdbd0.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is undertaking a tender process for "Request for Information - Advocacy Services for Vulnerable Adults." This procurement falls under the social work services category and is located in Portsmouth, South East England. The current contract, valued at £179,999 per annum, is scheduled to conclude on 30th June 2022. The engagement is aimed at gathering insights about the existing service and requirements while testing market interest. The tender period will end on 12th November 2021, and participation will be facilitated through the council's e-sourcing platform, Intend. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy services, social work, and welfare for vulnerable groups. Organisations that align with providing support to vulnerable adults, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement process allows businesses to influence the service specification and potentially secure a contract that enables growth in the delivery of essential community services. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council (the 'council') currently have a contract in place for the delivery of Advocacy services for vulnerable adults in Portsmouth. This contract is due to end on the 30th June 2022 and is currently valued at PS179,999.00 per annum. The purpose of this engagement is to share with you information about the current service and also our current service specification and ask you to comment on our requirements. Any information a provider shares could be used to assist drafting the final specification. We are also using the process to 'test the market' to obtain a better understanding of the level of interest from potential providers in delivering this service. Providers should note that there is no obligation to take part in this exercise and that, if they do not take part, it will not preclude them from any subsequent related procurement process. Engaging providers will not receive preferential treatment in any subsequent quotation or tender process, and this is in no way an indication of the selection of any organisation or a guarantee of future work. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is undertaking a market consultation exercise for the following project - Request for Information - Advocacy Services for Vulnerable Adults The full details and ability to participate in this exercise will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718d3315-8410-44fb-a1f5-a50401f05a71 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2025 | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HANTS | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85312320 - Counselling services - 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions ## Release History - 15 Oct 2021 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718d3315-8410-44fb-a1f5-a50401f05a71 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718d3315-8410-44fb-a1f5-a50401f05a71 15th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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