--- title: "GB-Shrewsbury: AMCV 263 - Independent Mental Health Advocacy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4c1e1877-3fba-43cf-bbe6-f00a8873b61b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c1e1877-3fba-43cf-bbe6-f00a8873b61b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c1e1877-3fba-43cf-bbe6-f00a8873b61b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c1e1877-3fba-43cf-bbe6-f00a8873b61b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-06" --- # GB-Shrewsbury: AMCV 263 - Independent Mental Health Advocacy Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c1e1877-3fba-43cf-bbe6-f00a8873b61b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c1e1877-3fba-43cf-bbe6-f00a8873b61b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c1e1877-3fba-43cf-bbe6-f00a8873b61b.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Shropshire Council, seeking a single provider for the Independent Mental Health Advocacy service across Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin. This tender, titled "GB-Shrewsbury: AMCV 263 - Independent Mental Health Advocacy," is currently active and falling under the social services category. The tender period is open until 3rd December 2018, with the contract starting from 1st April 2019 and lasting for an initial period of three years, with a potential two-year extension. The tender follows an open procurement method, and the total contract value is set at £500,000, with an annual cap of £45,650 for Shropshire Council and £26,669 for Telford and Wrekin Council. This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE) to enter the marketplace. Businesses experienced in providing mental health services and advocacy are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. By leveraging this opportunity, successful bidders will be able to establish a robust service partnership with local councils, potentially expanding their service offerings and client base in the public sector. ## Notice Shropshire Council and Telford and Wrekin Council currently hold separate contracts with the same provider for an Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) service These contracts expire on 31.03.19 and the Councils are letting a joint tender again and seek to appoint one single provider to work across both Council areas from 1.04.19. Contracts will be for an initial 3 years with an option for both Councils to extend for a further two. Both Councils will hold separate contracts with the successful provider. Both Councils have a budget for this service and price bids will not be accepted above the following amounts: Shropshire CouncilPS45,650 per annum Telford and Wrekin CouncilPS26,669 per annum Tenders are invited from providers for the initial period up to 31.03.22. The Council is looking to appoint a single provider: *who is able to deliver a service starting on 01.04.19 *that can demonstrate their understanding of IMHA and their ability to deliver this Service Applicants should note that it is considered that the Employee 'Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations '2006 ('TUPE') may apply to this contract. Applicants are advised to seek their own legal advice in this regard. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a484993-ed1a-4f94-8720-6f5db3e4d82a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHREWSBURY | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY2 6ND | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire | | Local authority | Shropshire | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 6 Nov 2018 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a484993-ed1a-4f94-8720-6f5db3e4d82a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a484993-ed1a-4f94-8720-6f5db3e4d82a 6th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=353809934 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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