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title: "ASCLCC006 Advocacy Services (Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland)"
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# ASCLCC006 Advocacy Services (Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland)

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e320db2-2fbe-45aa-ab67-c62af45ae676

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council, alongside Leicester City Council and Rutland County Council, has initiated a tender process for statutory advocacy services under the title "ASCLCC006 Advocacy Services (Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland)." This procurement is classified under the "Guidance services" category, with a total value of £1,443,627. The tender is currently in the open stage, with bids accepted until 12th November 2018. The contract is expected to start on 1st April 2019 and will run until 31st March 2022, covering delivery in the East Midlands region of the UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide advocacy services. Bidders may apply for any combination of the four distinct work packages, including Independent Care Act Advocacy and Independent Mental Health Advocacy, although a maximum of three packages can be awarded to a single provider. Companies with expertise in guidance and advocacy services are particularly well-suited to deliver the required services and contribute to enhancing the support for individuals in need within the local communities.

## Notice

Leicestershire County Council is working jointly with Leicester City Council and Rutland County Council to undertake a procurement process to identify and appoint service providers to provide statutory advocacy services as detailed in the specifications. The Requirements have been divided into the following work packages (Lots): * Lot 1 - Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA); * Lot 2 - Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA); * Lot 3 - Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) * Lot 4 - Independent Complaints Advocacy Service (ICAS) Tenderers are invited to bid for all or any of the above Lots, however will only be permitted to win a maximum of three lots. ocess to identify and appoint service providers to provide statutory advocacy services as detailed in the specifications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf6999e5-38db-4803-977d-ff88ee4edf20 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,443,627 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2018 at 13:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf6999e5-38db-4803-977d-ff88ee4edf20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf6999e5-38db-4803-977d-ff88ee4edf20
  10th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicestershire.gov.uk

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