--- title: "Integrated Advocacy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-59a10017-7522-43dd-8012-af978b38050a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59a10017-7522-43dd-8012-af978b38050a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59a10017-7522-43dd-8012-af978b38050a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59a10017-7522-43dd-8012-af978b38050a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-08-07" --- # Integrated Advocacy Services Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59a10017-7522-43dd-8012-af978b38050a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59a10017-7522-43dd-8012-af978b38050a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59a10017-7522-43dd-8012-af978b38050a.json) ## Summary Staffordshire County Council is inviting tenders for "Integrated Advocacy Services," focusing on various statutory advocacy services within the health and social work industry. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an end date for submissions on 2nd October 2017. The contract is set to start on 1st April 2018 and run until 31st March 2021, with a total value between £1,589,821 and £2,067,673. The services will be delivered across the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom through an open procurement method, requiring suppliers to register via the Authority's e-tendering system, Proactis. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy services, particularly those that can demonstrate experience in Independent Mental Health Advocacy, Mental Capacity Advocacy, and similar areas. Companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant qualifications such as the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark, would be well-placed to submit competitive bids. Collaborations through consortia or subcontracting arrangements might also broaden participation for those looking to enhance their service delivery capabilities. ## Notice The Council wishes to commission integrated services for the provision of statutory advocacy for eligible individuals across Staffordshire. The Council invites suppliers to tender for an integrated approach to the coordination and delivery of a range of statutory advocacy services outlined below: * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) and Paid Representatives * Care Act Advocacy * Prison Care Act Advocacy * Independent NHS Complaints Advocacy Service (ICAS) This is to include a single point of access that enables effective referral of individuals to the appropriate support or service required. Tenderers may submit as a provider or lead provider in the form of a consortia, or partnership arrangement or through sub-contracting arrangements with other organisations to deliver all of the service requirements within the Service Specification. The tender opportunity will be undertaken through the Authority's e-tendering system Proactis https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com. Suppliers should register onto the system by completing their details first before registering their interest to this opportunity under reference SREQ1000209 Staffordshire County Council Title SCHG00163 Integrated Advocacy Services. Suppliers must have track record and experience in providing advocacy services of this type and demonstrate the ability to be able to deliver the integrated service across the proposed contract area. Suppliers must possess the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark (QPM) or equivalent quality standards/accreditation or working towards these. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f2c9cf5-d868-4001-97eb-ea7a2114b1a7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,067,673 | | 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | STAFFORD | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST16 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Stafford | | Electoral ward | Forebridge | | Westminster constituency | Stafford | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2017 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f2c9cf5-d868-4001-97eb-ea7a2114b1a7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f2c9cf5-d868-4001-97eb-ea7a2114b1a7 7th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ## Notice URLs - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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