--- title: "Provision of a Pan-Dorset Advocacy Service for Dorset, Poole, Bournemouth and the CCG" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3dc4dcc6-6e57-4809-aaa7-89d0b38236cc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3dc4dcc6-6e57-4809-aaa7-89d0b38236cc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3dc4dcc6-6e57-4809-aaa7-89d0b38236cc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3dc4dcc6-6e57-4809-aaa7-89d0b38236cc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-07-05" --- # Provision of a Pan-Dorset Advocacy Service for Dorset, Poole, Bournemouth and the CCG Buyer: DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3dc4dcc6-6e57-4809-aaa7-89d0b38236cc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3dc4dcc6-6e57-4809-aaa7-89d0b38236cc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3dc4dcc6-6e57-4809-aaa7-89d0b38236cc.json) ## Summary The Dorset County Council, in collaboration with Bournemouth Borough Council and the Borough of Poole, is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of a Pan-Dorset Advocacy Service." This initiative falls under the industry category of Administrative social services and aims to deliver independent advocacy for vulnerable groups across Dorset, Bournemouth, and Poole. This tender is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 5th July 2017, following the end of the tender period on 28th November 2016. The contract commenced on 1st April 2017 and is set to run for two years, concluding on 31st March 2019, with a financial envelope of £2,334,600, reflecting a minimum value of £1,556,400. The procurement was executed using an open procedure approach. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for organisations specialising in advocacy, community health services, and social support services. Businesses that provide guidance and counselling, especially those focused on supporting older people, individuals with learning disabilities, or mental health challenges, would be particularly well-suited to engage in this contract. The chosen service provider will play a vital role in enabling service users to understand their rights and navigate care processes, thereby contributing substantially to community well-being and the advancement of independent living for vulnerable populations. ## Notice Dorset County Council, Bournemouth Borough Council, Borough of Poole and the Dorset CCG are offering an opportunity to provide an advocacy service across Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole. The service falls into two categories; statutory duties that Local authorities provide under the Care Act 2014 and non-statutory duties that Local authorities may provide. The service will provide independent advocacy on a one-to-one basis for: * Older people, * Adults with a long term condition, * Adults with learning disabilities and or autism, * Carers * Adults experiencing substance misuse problems * Adults with generic mental health needs * Young people with SEN in transition The Advocacy service will aim to help people achieve the following outcomes: * An understanding of the key care and support process and how individual needs can be met. * The ability to communicate views and wishes to staff * The ability to make decisions about their care and support arrangements through assistance to weigh up various care and support options and choose the one's that best meet their needs and wishes. * The ability to be supported to challenge a decision or process made by the local authorities. People understand their rights under the Care Act. The service will be free of charge to the service user and will usually be provided in the service user's home or, where appropriate and by agreement with the service user, at the provider's premises. More information about the service being tendered can be found in the specification. The service will begin on 1st April 2017 and continue for a period of 2 years to 31st March 2019 with the option to extend. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e66e3f92-ef79-4da5-96d2-5f5b40abbc82 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Dec 2016 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,334,600 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £778,200 | | 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 | DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | DORCHESTER | | Post town | Dorchester | | Postcode | DT1 1XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Dorchester West | | Westminster constituency | West Dorset | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DORSET ADVOCACY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85312320 - Counselling services - 85321000 - Administrative social services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 5 Jul 2017 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e66e3f92-ef79-4da5-96d2-5f5b40abbc82 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e66e3f92-ef79-4da5-96d2-5f5b40abbc82 5th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2f525035-629c-e611-8116-000c29c9ba21 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.dorsetforyou.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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