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title: "Provision of Advocacy Services"
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# Provision of Advocacy Services

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cebdd72-c962-463f-95d2-ad9ba34a3c6f

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Council is seeking expressions of interest for the "Provision of Advocacy Services," aimed at commissioning both statutory and non-statutory advocacy services across Liverpool. This procurement falls under the health and social work services sector, with a contract value of £2,928,047. The award phase of this contract is currently active, having been awarded on 25th August 2021, following an open procedure tender that concluded on 6th July 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2021 and will conclude on 30th September 2024. The services will be delivered primarily in England, with Liverpool specified as the main location for service provision.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies looking to expand their presence in the health and social care market, especially those specialising in advocacy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the council encourages participation from experienced providers who can effectively support individuals facing difficulties in making their voices heard within care processes. Engaging in this tender could enhance business growth by establishing partnerships with local authorities and expanding service offerings within the community.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced and competent providers to provide advocacy services. The purpose of this procurement is to commission statutory and non-statutory advocacy services across Liverpool. The Care Act 2014 places a duty on Local Authorities to involve people in decisions made about them and their care and support. No matter how complex a person's needs, Local Authorities are required to help people express their wishes and feelings, support them in weighing up their options, and assist them in making their own decisions. In order to facilitate the involvement and engagement of people who would otherwise have difficulty, the Care Act 2014 introduced a requirement to arrange independent advocacy for people, * Who have substantial difficulty in being involved/ engaged in these processes * Where there is no one available to help facilitate this involvement and engagement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1152a46b-7d6f-44d1-88db-7149857c0e64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,928,047 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | N-COMPASS - TOWARDS A BRIGHTER FUTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2021 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1152a46b-7d6f-44d1-88db-7149857c0e64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1152a46b-7d6f-44d1-88db-7149857c0e64
  27th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b86e0204-5f9c-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk

## Provenance

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