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title: "Co-Production of Senior Independent Advocates"
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published: "2021-06-08"
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# Co-Production of Senior Independent Advocates

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c36ba94-8532-4202-9db5-c9e8d5b21844

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## Summary

NHS England is currently seeking bids for the tender titled "Co-Production of Senior Independent Advocates," aimed at developing a national network for independent senior advocates. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically addressing maternity benefits and related consultancy and advisory services. The tender is at the active stage, with a closing deadline set for 18th June 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 5th July 2021 and will run until 31st August 2021. This project is located in Leeds, England, with a contract value of £50,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in management consultancy, market research, and advisory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be particularly well-positioned to compete due to the project's focused nature. Successful bidders will be engaged in scoping workshops with NHS England and NHS Improvement, allowing them to contribute valuable insights and develop impactful solutions within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

In order to develop a framework for a national network of independent senior advocates, we are looking to appoint an independent organisation to setup and facilitate a co-production group consisting of women, families, clinicians and leaders. We expect the successful bidder to hold a scoping workshop with the NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSEI) project team to inform the approach. Please apply here https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abbeca11-b685-4413-a6fb-1873fec7f175 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 48814100 - Nursing information system
- 75312000 - Maternity benefits
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 85141220 - Advisory services provided by nurses

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2021 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abbeca11-b685-4413-a6fb-1873fec7f175
- 7 Jun 2021 at 11:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/159d7990-13c6-4498-a7be-4da174d8d586
- 7 Jun 2021 at 11:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa5f1894-1f45-4521-9853-b38a0a635438

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abbeca11-b685-4413-a6fb-1873fec7f175
  8th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/159d7990-13c6-4498-a7be-4da174d8d586
  7th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa5f1894-1f45-4521-9853-b38a0a635438
  7th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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