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title: "ASC 2021 021 The Provision of an Independent Health Complaints Advocacy service"
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# ASC 2021 021 The Provision of an Independent Health Complaints Advocacy service

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-621e087a-c05e-4cf0-bbb9-99107712e79d

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## Summary

The London Borough of Brent is seeking tenders for the provision of an Independent Health Complaints Advocacy service. The contract, valued at £60,000 per annum, will last for two years with the option of two single-year extensions. The anticipated start date for the contract is 01/04/2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender deadline is 20th February 2023. The service falls under the Health and social work services industry category.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in health and social work services. Businesses interested in providing advocacy support for health complaints in Brent, England, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract duration and potential for extensions offer stability and growth opportunities for service providers in this sector.

## Notice

The Independent Health Complaints Advocacy service (IHCA) provides practical support and direction to residents in Brent who wish to complain or express grievances related to any aspect of care or treatment they received from any NHS funded service and to assist them in finding a resolution. The contract value will be PS60,000 per annum. The contract will be for a period of two years with the option of two single-year extensions (2+1+1). The contract is anticipated to commence on 01/04/2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37042242-4a9b-45ae-a755-6ae05cd4e6ac |
| 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 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT |
| Locality | WEMBLEY |
| Post town | Harrow |
| Postcode | HA9 0FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI72 Brent |
| Local authority | Brent |
| Electoral ward | Wembley Park |
| Westminster constituency | Brent West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2023 at 13:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37042242-4a9b-45ae-a755-6ae05cd4e6ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37042242-4a9b-45ae-a755-6ae05cd4e6ac
  18th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=253509c5-8896-ed11-811c-005056b64545
  Interested parties can submit an expression of interest by clicking on the opportunity.

## Notice URLs

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

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