--- title: "Advocacy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2c508fc8-305b-4bd6-a122-1c171542027d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c508fc8-305b-4bd6-a122-1c171542027d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c508fc8-305b-4bd6-a122-1c171542027d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c508fc8-305b-4bd6-a122-1c171542027d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DONCASTER MBC" published: "2017-05-09" --- # Advocacy Services Buyer: DONCASTER MBC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c508fc8-305b-4bd6-a122-1c171542027d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c508fc8-305b-4bd6-a122-1c171542027d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c508fc8-305b-4bd6-a122-1c171542027d.json) ## Summary The Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (Doncaster MBC) is seeking competitive tenders for its Advocacy Services contract through an open procurement process. This contract, valued at £2,450,000 over five years with potential extensions, is focused on delivering health and social work services to vulnerable groups in Doncaster. The current tender stage is active and is set to close on 13th June 2017. Interested parties can refer to the detailed tender documentation for evaluation criteria and service specifications, which include professional advocacy and specific care act advocacy services. This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses in the health and social care industry, especially those specialising in advocacy and support services for diverse and vulnerable populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Companies with proven experience in delivering quality advocacy services and those capable of innovating to achieve efficiencies without compromising service quality will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice The Council seeks competitive tenders for the provision of its Advocacy Services Contract, as outlined in the tender documentation. Details pertaining to the evaluation methodology are detailed within the tender documentation, but for avoidance of doubt this procurement shall be assessed on quality and price to establish the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT). The Council is facing significant challenges and the financial envelope available for this contract is PS350k per annum. It will be expected that the provider will work with the Council to release efficiency from the contract whilst not affecting the quality of service delivery to the client. This service will be delivered in Doncaster, as per the above, to the following client list: Older People People with Physical and Sensory Disabilities People with Learning Disabilities People with Mental Health issues Adult Carers * Other people with Social Care needs Young People in transition to Adult services Doncaster Prisoners ** People on the Autism Spectrum * The Council and partners have adopted the following definition of an adult carer as: "Someone who provides unpaid support to a family member, partner or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or substance misuse issues, and the support they give impacts on their wellbeing" ** Prison locations in Doncaster include: HMP Lindholme , HMP and YOI Moorland , HMP & YOI Hatfield & HMP & YOI Doncaster (privately run) The contract will encompass: These services will include: - Professional Advocacy - Care Act Advocacy - RPR - IMCA - IMHA - ICAS This contract will be for 5 years with a possible 2 extensions available of 1 year, taking the total contract period to 7 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a235a00-1223-4164-b245-b25d2e96bcc0 | | 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 | 9 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Aug 2017 - 31 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,450,000 | | 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 | DONCASTER MBC | | 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 9 May 2017 at 10:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a235a00-1223-4164-b245-b25d2e96bcc0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a235a00-1223-4164-b245-b25d2e96bcc0 9th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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