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title: "Independent Advocacy in Suffolk"
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# Independent Advocacy in Suffolk

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c932774-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council is conducting a procurement process for a contract titled "Independent Advocacy in Suffolk," aimed at providing crucial health and social work services, specifically advocacy related to mental health and capacity. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period having closed on 29 November 2016. The contract, valued at £3 million, is set to commence on 1 April 2017 and conclude on 31 March 2019. This contract will serve residents within the East of England, particularly focusing on the promotion of empowerment and autonomy among individuals in need of advocacy.

This tender offers various opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) that focus on advocacy or social services. Companies capable of fulfilling the stated advocacy needs, including Independent Mental Health Advocacy and NHS Complaints Advocacy, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process can help businesses expand their service offerings and establish significant partnerships within the community, contributing to their growth and outreach.

## Notice

The aim of the contract / service is to: * Continue fulfilling statutory obligations to provide Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocacy, NHS Complaints Advocacy and Care Act Advocacy. * Provide non statutory formal advocacy to enable people have choice, control and real autonomy. * Extend the reach of advocacy by developing informal advocacy and advocacy within communities to promote empowerment of individuals and achieve their aspirations. Additional information: To download the documents please go to www.suffolksourcing.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed0a3e36-4e30-4ae6-9dbb-72ef9c1c84d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOICEABILITY |

## 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

- 2 Feb 2017 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed0a3e36-4e30-4ae6-9dbb-72ef9c1c84d1
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ace4a938-4f79-49b6-97a7-2b6e8a0b6d63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed0a3e36-4e30-4ae6-9dbb-72ef9c1c84d1
  2nd February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ace4a938-4f79-49b6-97a7-2b6e8a0b6d63
  24th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolksourcing.co.uk

## Provenance

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