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title: "Independent Advocacy Service"
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buyer: "WAKEFIELD COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE"
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# Independent Advocacy Service

Buyer: WAKEFIELD COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3870e299-3dc0-407e-9179-1b5eadd15428

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## Summary

Wakefield Council is initiating a tender for an Independent Advocacy Service, aimed at providing essential advocacy support across the Wakefield district, including services like Relevant Person Representatives and independent mental health advocacy. The tender process is currently open, with submissions due by 7 September 2017. The contract will start on 1 April 2018 and is expected to last for 36 months, with a potential extension of an additional 36 months. The total budget for this procurement is £2,358,000, and interested suppliers can access tender documents through the YORtender system.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses well-versed in social work and related services, particularly those that can demonstrate experience in providing advocacy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they may have the agility and local knowledge to effectively deliver these services. Companies that specialise in mental health, social care, and community advocacy are particularly suited to compete in this process, which can enhance their service offerings and expand their operational reach within the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

## Notice

Wakefield Council is commissioning a district-wide Independent Advocacy Service to include: * Relevant Person Representatives Service (RPR) * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) * Care Act Advocacy * Support for self-advocacy The Council is seeking applications from suitably experienced providers, who are able to provide the Services within the Wakefield district area from 01 April 2018. The tender documents are available for interested suppliers to download from the YORtender system (www.yortender.co.uk) using reference DN283141 (OJEU Reference 2017-105533). Bidders are required to register on this site in order to access the documentation Please use the discussion function on YORtender to raise any questions relating to this scheme. Additional information: The duration of 36 months is the initial term only. The council reserves the right at its sole discretion to extend the contract by up to a further 36 month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c392481c-a5c3-4af2-827d-bba88f3b5c72 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,358,000 |
| 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 | WAKEFIELD COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 2EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2017 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c392481c-a5c3-4af2-827d-bba88f3b5c72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c392481c-a5c3-4af2-827d-bba88f3b5c72
  3rd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.yortender.co.uk

## Provenance

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