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title: "Blackpool Advocacy Hub"
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# Blackpool Advocacy Hub

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53a5b8a2-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Blackpool Council is currently seeking a single provider for Advocacy services through the tender titled "Blackpool Advocacy Hub". This initiative falls under the social services industry category and is based in Blackpool, North West, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 21 March 2016. The contract is valued at £1,430,000 and is set to commence from 1 July 2016, lasting until 30 June 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those focused on Advocacy for vulnerable groups such as adults and children with health and social care needs. Companies that can deliver coordinated and comprehensive Advocacy support may find this contract suitable. To participate, it is essential for interested parties to register on The Chest, the North West's Supplier Portal, to access further documentation and submit their proposals.

## Notice

Blackpool Council seeks to appoint one provider of Advocacy services under a single contract which will cover all Advocacy provision in Blackpool. This will bring Advocacy services for adults and children together under a single contract to create a ?Single Point of Access? to Advocacy Services through the ?Blackpool Advocacy Hub?. The aim is for a more coordinated and joined up Advocacy Service to deliver all Independent Advocacy for eligible adults, children and young people with health and social care needs (comprising adults with learning difficulties, mental health problems, physical and sensory, autistic spectrum conditions and older people, looked after children) living in Blackpool. Additional information: As detailed in procurement documentation PLEASE NOTE: This tender will be run electronically via the North West's Supplier Portal - 'The Chest'. In order to express your interest in this tender and to download/upload all documentation relating to this tender you must register (free of charge) on The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk. You must search for this opportunity and register your interest on The Chest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4889fb5e-449e-47c0-aa44-ea2552dbfa06 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2016 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,430,000 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4889fb5e-449e-47c0-aa44-ea2552dbfa06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4889fb5e-449e-47c0-aa44-ea2552dbfa06
  18th February 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.the-chest.org.uk

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