--- title: "Market-warming event for an Independent Advice and Guidance service; Voluntary Community Infrastructure Support service; Independent Advocacy Complaint service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-418ae72e-c648-4a26-aff5-e898bb7ba577" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-418ae72e-c648-4a26-aff5-e898bb7ba577" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-418ae72e-c648-4a26-aff5-e898bb7ba577.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-418ae72e-c648-4a26-aff5-e898bb7ba577.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT" published: "2022-02-10" --- # Market-warming event for an Independent Advice and Guidance service; Voluntary Community Infrastructure Support service; Independent Advocacy Complaint service Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-418ae72e-c648-4a26-aff5-e898bb7ba577 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-418ae72e-c648-4a26-aff5-e898bb7ba577) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-418ae72e-c648-4a26-aff5-e898bb7ba577.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Brent is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for various community and advocacy services, including an Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service and an Independent Advice and Guidance Service. The market-warming event is scheduled for 16 February 2022 from 1pm to 3pm, during which potential suppliers will be briefed on the requirements and scope of the services needed. Interested providers are encouraged to express their interest through the London Tenders Portal before the engagement end date on 16 February 2022. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in community support, advocacy, and social services. Organisations such as charities, community interest companies, and social enterprises that can deliver the required services are particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in this tender, these businesses can expand their reach within the London Borough of Brent and contribute to vital support services for residents facing health-related grievances and community challenges. ## Notice The purpose of the market-warming event is to briefly explain to suppliers the business and technical requirements and the expected scope of the different requirements of Brent Council. Requirement: An Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service (IHCA) Brent Council invite providers to attend a market warming event for the provision of an Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service for Brent residents who need support to go through the complaints procedure(s) for complaints or grievance related to any aspect of care or treatment they received from any NHS funded service and health and social care service, assisting them in finding a resolution. Requirement: Independent Advice & Guidance Service (IAG) Brent Council invite providers to attend a market-warming event for the provision of Independent Advice & Guidance Service for residents in the London Borough of Brent who needs advice or guidance particularly around early resolution of potential problems that, without intervention, may lead to complex and distressing circumstances for residents. Requirement: Voluntary & Community Sector Infrastructure Support Service (VCS) Brent Council invite providers to attend a market-warming event for the provision of Voluntary & Community Sector Infrastructure Support Service for the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) in Brent. This is for any organisation or individual who delivers support to residents in the London Borough of Brent, including community interest companies, charities, un-constituted groups and social enterprises, but not including businesses. Registering interest in Market Warming Event We would like to invite interested providers to a virtual presentation delivered on Microsoft Teams outlining our requirements on 16 February 2022 at 1pm - 3pm to understand more about the model that Brent is delivering. If you currently provide or have experience of the services above and can evidence your delivery, please express an interest in the opportunity on the London Tenders Portal and send a message via the messaging facility on the portal advising: * Your organisation name, the names of up to three attendees, their position and email address ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16bb4da0-b628-4fb1-accb-c2dadc25916d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Feb 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT | | Locality | WEMBLEY | | Post town | Harrow | | Postcode | HA9 0FJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI72 Brent | | Local authority | Brent | | Electoral ward | Wembley Park | | Westminster constituency | Brent West | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 10 Feb 2022 at 11:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16bb4da0-b628-4fb1-accb-c2dadc25916d - 10 Feb 2022 at 11:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2542dc67-a86e-4242-aa2a-2924d6004ee8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16bb4da0-b628-4fb1-accb-c2dadc25916d 10th February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2542dc67-a86e-4242-aa2a-2924d6004ee8 10th February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=78006b01-ed89-ec11-8110-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.brent.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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