--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for Advocacy Services for Vulnerable Children and Adults" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-56531d54-6c01-4df1-b926-fd13a419fdc7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56531d54-6c01-4df1-b926-fd13a419fdc7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56531d54-6c01-4df1-b926-fd13a419fdc7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56531d54-6c01-4df1-b926-fd13a419fdc7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING" published: "2020-01-29" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System for Advocacy Services for Vulnerable Children and Adults Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56531d54-6c01-4df1-b926-fd13a419fdc7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56531d54-6c01-4df1-b926-fd13a419fdc7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56531d54-6c01-4df1-b926-fd13a419fdc7.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Ealing is seeking to contract a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Advocacy Services aimed at vulnerable children and adults. This procurement process, currently in the planning stage, aims to establish a system with an approximate budget of £2,300,000 over a potential ten-year period. Key dates include an end date for the tender applications set for 25th February 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2020. The services covered will range from Independent Advocacy services to support for Looked After Children, with open procedure as the procurement method. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the health and social work sector, particularly those specialising in advocacy services tailored for vulnerable populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, as they can apply for one or more of the categories outlined in the DPS. By joining this dynamic system, businesses can not only provide essential support services but also enhance their market presence and service offerings in the advocacy sector. ## Notice The London Borough of Ealing wishes to procure a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Advocacy Services for vulnerable children and adults. The DPS will cover services in the following categories: a) Independent Advocacy meeting Care Act duties b) Independent Mental Capacity Act (IMCA) Advocacy, including Deprivation of Liberties Services (DoLS) c) Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) meeting Mental Health Act duties d) Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (IDVA) e) Advocacy for Looked After Children f) Advocacy for Children with Additional Needs g) Advocacy for Young Carers h) Independent Visitors for Look After Children It is proposed that the Dynamic Purchasing System will be established for a period of 5 years plus possibilities to extend for further durations of up to 5 years. The DPS will enable the Council to facilitate choice and flexibility for Advocacy services, as well as drive improvements in quality in the market. The DPS primarily will be used for block and spot procurements for Advocacy Services. Prospective service providers are invited to apply for one, more than one, or all of the categories in the DPS. Service providers will be able to apply to join the DPS at any time during the life of the DPS after it has been set up. The budgets in 2020/21 are PS35,000 for children and young people, and PS195,000 for adults. The approximate value of the contracts which are expected to be procured using mini competitions from all categories of the DPS are approximately PS230,000 per annum. The overall approximate value for the 10 - year duration of the DPS (if all extensions used) is PS2,300,000. It is envisaged that the tender will be published during February 2020. Applicants will, be required to fill in a Selection Questionnaire and confirm they can meet the minimum qualification standards required to provide advocacy services to vulnerable children and adults. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35569c58-bac5-439b-9dd1-8f752e8eba26 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | 29 Feb 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,300,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING | | Locality | EALING | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W5 2HL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI73 Ealing | | Local authority | Ealing | | Electoral ward | Ealing Broadway | | Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 29 Jan 2020 at 16:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35569c58-bac5-439b-9dd1-8f752e8eba26 - 29 Nov 2019 at 13:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da8e1a1-f450-451a-ba97-f85af2faaac7 - 29 Nov 2019 at 13:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9e5e2f4-e056-427b-bc58-1cc693507a29 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35569c58-bac5-439b-9dd1-8f752e8eba26 29th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da8e1a1-f450-451a-ba97-f85af2faaac7 29th November 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9e5e2f4-e056-427b-bc58-1cc693507a29 29th November 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a11728d6-1a15-ea11-80fb-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.ealing.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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