--- title: "Independent Advocacy - Integrated Project Partners:NHS Kernow, Adult Social Care, Isles of Scilly, Customer and Communities." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-494c3aea-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-494c3aea-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-494c3aea-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-494c3aea-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL" published: "2017-06-22" --- # Independent Advocacy - Integrated Project Partners:NHS Kernow, Adult Social Care, Isles of Scilly, Customer and Communities. Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-494c3aea-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-494c3aea-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-494c3aea-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Independent Advocacy - Integrated Project Partners: NHS Kernow, Adult Social Care, Isles of Scilly, Customer and Communities" is being conducted by Cornwall Council, situated in Truro, England. Currently in the planning stage, this initiative represents a significant opportunity within the health and social work services sector, classified under CPV code 85000000. A key event for potential suppliers is scheduled for Monday, 27 April, where businesses can engage with the project needs and wishes for future delivery. It is crucial to note that the engagement end date is 23 February 2018, which marks an important deadline for providers looking to participate in this process. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in independent advocacy services, particularly those focusing on vulnerable populations such as children, young people, and adults with learning disabilities or physical disabilities. With an estimated business value of £1.5 million, organisations that can deliver flexible, responsive advocacy services are well-positioned to compete. The integrated project encourages attendance from potential advocacy providers for networking and collaboration, aiming to enhance service design and delivery by developing partnerships while retaining specialist skills. ## Notice What is Cornwall's and the Isle of Scilly definition of independent advocacy? "Although many advocacy services are commissioned by public authorities they are required to function independently. Independent advocacy promotes the exploration of options and choices with vulnerable children, young people and adults by assisting them to understand the information that is available to them. It empowers those people to make sure that their views and wishes are heard and that they are treated fairly and equally. Independent advocacy helps in navigating public services and in accessing the right support to achieve greater independence and wellbeing". 2015 integrated project. The integrated project will be holding an engagement event for all potential independent advocacy providers on: Monday 27 April 10.00-12.00 pm at St Erme Community Centre Castle Field, Trispen, Truro TR4 9BD Please register your interest, a maximum of 3 people per organisation at the end of this form so we can accommodate. Opportunities from the session: * To hear from the integrated project as to their needs and wishes for future delivery. * To give contact details for your organisation to the integrated project for inclusion in the coproduction of service design and delivery. * To network with other existing and potentially new advocacy providers and develop partnerships to approach a generic tender whilst retaining specialist skills. * To provide understanding as to statutory duties and training requirements for both paid/unpaid staff. What do We need to know? * What independent advocacy services are available for individuals in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly? * Which of these providers within the Market are willing to work with the project in both the design and potential delivery of independent advocacy? * Where are the current gaps in independent advocacy provision? * How do we achieve value for money? The Integrated project is looking for a provider/s who will work with them to develop quality services that offer flexibility, are responsive and give people choice and control over how their eligible independent advocacy needs are met. These services are generic to include Learning Disability, Older People and people with Physical Disabilities - the potential business value is estimated at PS1.5 million. The required service provision will include, but not be limited to: * Partnership working, engagement and user facilitation, self-advocacy and peer advocacy; * Complaints and appeal independent advocacy; * Independent Mental Health Advocates; * Independent Mental Capacity Advocates; * Independent Mental Capacity Advocates Deprivation of Liberty; * Paid Representation including use of skilled volunteers; * Care Act statutory duties including care planning and safeguarding. Additional information: Introduction The Partners of the integrated independent advocacy project are conducting a soft market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest from potential suppliers for the provision of Independent Advocacy services across Health and Social care in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. This market assessment is not part of any procurement process. It is purely investigatory in nature, although it may be used to assist the Partners in defining a work programme and assisting in developing this service. Participation of this soft market assessment will not prejudice suppliers participating in any future procurement. If you are interested in this area of service provision and also helping with our assessment of the market, please complete the "Information Required" section at the end of this notice along with any additional information you consider to be relevant and return this via e-mail to Rebecca Yorke, Senior Supply Chain Specialist, (ryorke@cornwall.gov.uk) Commercial Services Team by 22 April 2015 Information Required Interested organisations who consider that they would be able to meet the potential outlined requirements are invited to submit their details along with any additional information which may be relevant and of interest to the Council. Your Name: Organisation Name: Organisation e-mail contact address: Representative names attending the engagement event 27 April Thank you. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baf41169-ae2b-48b4-b27c-63c5ac79b01c | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL | | Locality | TRURO | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR1 3AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick | | Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 22 Jun 2017 at 08:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baf41169-ae2b-48b4-b27c-63c5ac79b01c - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3febfc91-0d39-4d07-804b-67fb511af3ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baf41169-ae2b-48b4-b27c-63c5ac79b01c 22nd June 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3febfc91-0d39-4d07-804b-67fb511af3ee 9th April 2015 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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