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title: "LPS CARE - Service for Group Advocacy and Support for Peer Advocates who have a Learning Disability - RFQ 15293494"
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# LPS CARE - Service for Group Advocacy and Support for Peer Advocates who have a Learning Disability - RFQ 15293494

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-379e779d-d039-443a-8532-70f3b1bbb0b2

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has conducted a procurement process for the service titled "LPS CARE - Service for Group Advocacy and Support for Peer Advocates who have a Learning Disability", with a total contract value of £157,500. The procurement was made under the open procedure (below threshold) and classified under health and social work services. The tender period concluded on 20 August 2021, and the contract period is set to run from 1 December 2021 until 1 March 2023, with the service to be delivered in the North West of England.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in advocacy and support services, particularly those focused on individuals with learning disabilities. With the aim of fostering group advocacy, businesses with expertise in creating supportive environments and enabling peer-led initiatives will be highly competitive in submitting bids to collaborate with Lancashire County Council on this impactful service.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council is inviting organisations to submit a bid for the delivery of Group Advocacy and Peer Support for advocates who experience learning disabilities. The aim of this service is to develop and sustain Group Advocacy across Lancashire where Peer Advocates with experiences of learning disabilities are supported and support each other to represent their views, preferences, experiences and campaign for change. Please see RFQ 15293494 for further detail

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2691254a-d4bb-4feb-89b8-86288ff9562e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 1 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £157,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £157,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEOPLE FIRST INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2021 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2691254a-d4bb-4feb-89b8-86288ff9562e
- 12 Aug 2021 at 15:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43526b08-5414-4d6c-bb62-fadf3deb6930
- 16 Jul 2021 at 08:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43526b08-5414-4d6c-bb62-fadf3deb6930
- 15 Jul 2021 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43526b08-5414-4d6c-bb62-fadf3deb6930

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2691254a-d4bb-4feb-89b8-86288ff9562e
  2nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43526b08-5414-4d6c-bb62-fadf3deb6930
  12th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/

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