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title: "Independent Mental Health Advocacy Service"
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# Independent Mental Health Advocacy Service

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e4ca0e0-4af9-4e91-94c4-35da57ab2fec

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Bath and North East Somerset Council seeking a provider for the Independent Mental Health Advocacy Service. This tender falls under the health and social work services category (CPV code: 85000000) and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The direct award method was employed, with the tender period concluding on 1st September 2018. The awarded contract, valued at £86,458, commenced on 1st October 2018 and is set to run until 30th September 2019. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, with the awarded service being provided by Swan Advocacy Network.

This opportunity presents a potential avenue for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in mental health services. Providers capable of delivering advocacy services, particularly in mental health, will find this contract relevant. The council's focus on including SMEs and VCSEs highlights a commitment to support local and community-based organisations, making it an excellent chance for such businesses to expand their reach and service offerings within the public sector.

## Notice

Independent Mental Health Advocacy Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23af976e-7bea-4b48-8341-70cfe87c609b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,458 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,458 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWAN ADVOCACY NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2018 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23af976e-7bea-4b48-8341-70cfe87c609b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23af976e-7bea-4b48-8341-70cfe87c609b
  25th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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