--- title: "Advocacy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-35919a8c-23e3-44d7-9949-f6f58441ad32" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35919a8c-23e3-44d7-9949-f6f58441ad32" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35919a8c-23e3-44d7-9949-f6f58441ad32.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35919a8c-23e3-44d7-9949-f6f58441ad32.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL" published: "2022-08-17" --- # Advocacy Services Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35919a8c-23e3-44d7-9949-f6f58441ad32 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35919a8c-23e3-44d7-9949-f6f58441ad32) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35919a8c-23e3-44d7-9949-f6f58441ad32.json) ## Summary Thurrock Council is seeking a Provider to deliver advocacy services in Health and Social Work. The contract is for an initial three years, with the option to extend for a further two years. The procurement method is an Open procedure, and tenders must be submitted by the deadline of September 9, 2022. The contract period is set to start on January 1, 2023, and end on December 31, 2025. Thurrock Council is the buying organisation, and the procurement stage is currently active. This tender for Advocacy Services from Thurrock Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the Health and Social Work services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable to compete for this contract. The services to be provided include Care Act Advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocacy, and other related services. Businesses interested in advocacy services aimed at supporting and empowering individuals should consider bidding for this contract. ## Notice Thurrock Council is seeking a Provider to deliver an advocacy service that will offer a single gateway and coherent service pathway, which will meet all relevant statutory advocacy obligations to support and empower individuals. The services to be provided are: o Care Act Advocacy (CAA) o Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA). o Independent Complaints Advocacy Services (ICAS) o Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) - (including Paid Relevant Person Representative) This contract is for an initial three years with the option to extend for a further two years, in one year increments. Additional information: Tenders must be submitted through the In-Tend portal. Please note the estimated contract value includes the two year extension option (i.e. the estimated contract value applies to the total five year contract). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fa6f90e-0a5a-48cf-b2dd-1dcc405a48b0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL | | Locality | ESSEX | | Post town | Romford | | Postcode | RM17 6SL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock | | Local authority | Thurrock | | Electoral ward | Grays Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Thurrock | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 17 Aug 2022 at 09:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fa6f90e-0a5a-48cf-b2dd-1dcc405a48b0 - 17 Aug 2022 at 08:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fa6f90e-0a5a-48cf-b2dd-1dcc405a48b0 - 5 Aug 2022 at 10:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fa6f90e-0a5a-48cf-b2dd-1dcc405a48b0 - 5 Aug 2022 at 10:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fa6f90e-0a5a-48cf-b2dd-1dcc405a48b0 - 5 Aug 2022 at 09:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fa6f90e-0a5a-48cf-b2dd-1dcc405a48b0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fa6f90e-0a5a-48cf-b2dd-1dcc405a48b0 17th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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