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title: "Lay Advocacy Framework"
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# Lay Advocacy Framework

Buyer: NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
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## Summary

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is currently conducting a selective tender process for the Lay Advocacy Framework, aimed at establishing a framework agreement for lay advocacy services in the healthcare sector. This initiative will support individuals with additional needs involved in complaints about registered health professionals across the UK and Northern Ireland. The tender was published on 22nd February 2019, with expressions of interest being invited until 26th March 2019. The contract is valued at £360,000 and spans a period from 26th July 2019 to 25th July 2022. The NMC is based in Marylebone, London, and operates within the health services industry.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy, social services, and guidance services, particularly those that focus on supporting individuals with additional needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide professional, compassionate support to clients during complaint processes may find this contract particularly relevant. Participation in this framework could enhance the visibility and outreach of these businesses within the healthcare sector, contributing to their growth and capacity to deliver essential services.

## Notice

The NMC is keen to create a framework agreement between a range of providers of lay advocacy and other professional regulators in the healthcare sector. This is a shared opportunity to provide reasonable adjustments to ensure people raising a concern or acting as a witness can participate fully and fairly in the fitness to practise process. The lay advocacy will provide support for members of the public, who have additional needs and are involved in a complaint about a registered health professional. Advocacy may be needed at the initial complaint stage, during the investigation or at the hearing stage across the UK and Northern Ireland. Additional information: We invite expressions of interest via the e-sourcing portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nmc/aspx/home from interested providers to attend a framework information event on March 27th 2019 at 14.00 - 16.00 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4087abee-7858-4308-b1d4-e2b2ebb9e466 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2019 - 25 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| 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 | NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1B 1PZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Marylebone |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2019 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4087abee-7858-4308-b1d4-e2b2ebb9e466

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4087abee-7858-4308-b1d4-e2b2ebb9e466
  22nd February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nmc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nmc/aspx/home

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