--- title: "Provision of a Pan-Dorset Advocacy Service for Dorset, Poole, Bournemouth and the CCG" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-60013822-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60013822-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60013822-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60013822-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Provision of a Pan-Dorset Advocacy Service for Dorset, Poole, Bournemouth and the CCG Buyer: DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60013822-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60013822-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60013822-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary Dorset County Council is seeking proposals for the "Provision of a Pan-Dorset Advocacy Service" across the regions of Dorset, Bournemouth, and Poole. This tender, classified under administrative social services, aims to support individuals including older people, those with long-term conditions, and adults with learning disabilities. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 28th November 2016. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 1st April 2017 and extend for two years, with a total anticipated value of £778,200. The method of procurement is an open procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on social and community services, particularly those equipped to provide advocacy and guidance to vulnerable populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and various support organisations, including those with a focus on health and social care, would be well-placed to compete for this contract. The successful delivery of this service could enhance service users' rights under the Care Act and improve their access to necessary support mechanisms, fostering further growth in these sectors. ## Notice Dorset County Council, Bournemouth Borough Council, Borough of Poole and the Dorset CCG are offering an opportunity to provide an advocacy service across Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole. The service falls into two categories; statutory duties that Local authorities provide under the Care Act 2014 and non-statutory duties that Local authorities may provide. The service will provide independent advocacy on a one-to-one basis for: * Older people, * Adults with a long term condition, * Adults with learning disabilities and or autism, * Carers * Adults experiencing substance misuse problems * Adults with generic mental health needs * Young people with SEN in transition The Advocacy service will aim to help people achieve the following outcomes: * An understanding of the key care and support process and how individual needs can be met. * The ability to communicate views and wishes to staff * The ability to make decisions about their care and support arrangements through assistance to weigh up various care and support options and choose the one's that best meet their needs and wishes. * The ability to be supported to challenge a decision or process made by the local authorities. People understand their rights under the Care Act. The service will be free of charge to the service user and will usually be provided in the service user's home or, where appropriate and by agreement with the service user, at the provider's premises. More information about the service being tendered can be found in the specification. The service will begin on 1st April 2017 and continue for a period of 2 years to 31st March 2019 with the option to extend. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ed56b77-12f6-4cab-b33e-f7f4480972f0 | | 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 | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £778,200 | | 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 | DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | DORCHESTER | | Post town | Dorchester | | Postcode | DT1 1XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Dorchester West | | Westminster constituency | West Dorset | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85312320 - Counselling services - 85321000 - Administrative social services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ed56b77-12f6-4cab-b33e-f7f4480972f0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ed56b77-12f6-4cab-b33e-f7f4480972f0 27th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.dorsetforyou.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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