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title: "TD0843 - For the provision of an Integrated Advocacy Service for Derby City Council"
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# TD0843 - For the provision of an Integrated Advocacy Service for Derby City Council

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d2d7ad5-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "TD0843 - For the provision of an Integrated Advocacy Service for Derby City Council" is initiated by Derby City Council, located in Derby, England. This tender falls under the health and social work services industry category and is currently in the award stage. The contract, which has an estimated total value of £2,913,139, was published on 17 December 2014 and is complete as of 29 August 2018. The initial contract period began on 1 April 2015 and lasted until 31 March 2017, with an option to extend for a further two years, subject to performance and business needs. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, making it accessible to a wide range of suppliers, with the tender period closing on 16 January 2015.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in advocacy and support services. Businesses that can offer integrated advocacy services, especially those with expertise in mental health, social care, or community support, will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on personalisation and quality of service delivery underscores the demand for innovative and effective advocacy solutions which can enhance the support available to individuals within Derby and contribute to community resilience.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the supply of Advocacy in respect of an Integrated Advocacy Service. The contract is to deliver an Integrated Advocacy Service with a single point of entry for anybody requiring and who is eligible for advocacy support in Derby City. The service should be underpinned by: The use of a single point of contact to achieve effective signposting to appropriate advocacy services, this will create efficiencies in using professional advocates by targeting such advocacy where it will have the most impact and promoting the advocacy services of smaller specialist groups in the community The development of an infrastructure to support the advocacy service, providing a centre of excellence and to promote community resilience by developing and utilising volunteer and peer resources providing appropriate support and training . The Commissioners are keen to promote personalisation with greater choice and control for clients and carers in the way in which health and social care services are delivered. This means providing a good quality advocacy service which will support people to make decisions about their treatment, care and support The Independent Integrated Advocacy Service will provide: An IMHA service for eligible people with mental health problems, living or residing within the boundaries of Derbyshire and which is fully compliant with the Mental Health Act (1983) and the Code of Practice (MHA) for England for qualifying patients under the Act; An IMCA service for eligible people living or residing within the boundaries of Derbyshire, including DoLS Relevant Persons Representatives (Paid Representatives) for people who lack capacity under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) and which is fully compliant with the MCA; An ICA service for people, living or residing within Derbyshire who wish to make a complaint about their NHS care or treatment, including any complaint against an organisation or service where the treatment is funded by the NHS; A specialist advocacy service The provisions of duty for advocacy under the Care Act will require the provider to work closely with the Council to develop systems to meet the demands of this service. The initial contract period is 2 years the contract is estimated to commence 01 April 2015 and expire 31 March 2017. There will be an option to extend the contract for 2 years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fce72cd-6167-4089-9668-332792ff3327 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2015 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2015 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,913,139 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## 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

- 29 Aug 2018 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fce72cd-6167-4089-9668-332792ff3327

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fce72cd-6167-4089-9668-332792ff3327
  29th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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