--- title: "Provision of Advocacy Services for Adults" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-643bcd9b-c51c-4ebf-ba63-f77c98c66033" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-643bcd9b-c51c-4ebf-ba63-f77c98c66033" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-643bcd9b-c51c-4ebf-ba63-f77c98c66033.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-643bcd9b-c51c-4ebf-ba63-f77c98c66033.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SE SHARED SERVICES" published: "2020-11-03" --- # Provision of Advocacy Services for Adults Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-643bcd9b-c51c-4ebf-ba63-f77c98c66033 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-643bcd9b-c51c-4ebf-ba63-f77c98c66033) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-643bcd9b-c51c-4ebf-ba63-f77c98c66033.json) ## Summary The SE Shared Services is seeking to appoint a Single Independent Advocacy Service for Adults, focusing on essential health and social work services. This open tender process will conclude on 30th November 2020, with a potential contract lasting from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2024. The total value of the contract is estimated at £550,000 with a minimum acceptable bid amount of £110,000. The project location is in Berkshire, South East England, as detailed in the procurement documentation which clients must submit electronically via the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in providing advocacy services, particularly those specialising in Independent Mental Health Advocacy and related sectors. Companies with experience in statutory health and social advocacy services could find this contract particularly relevant. To participate, bidders must register on the SE Shared Services portal, making this an accessible pathway for firms aiming to expand their presence in public service provision. ## Notice To appoint a Single Independent Advocacy Service to delivery the following services; o Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) o Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) o Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and Relevant Person's Representatives (RPR) o Litigation Friend o Statutory National Health Service Complaints Advocacy (NHS - CA) o Statutory Care Act Advocacy (CAA) (Support / Assessment, Safeguarding, Carers and Hospital Advocacy) o Non-statutory Advocacy (NSA) - Generic Community Advocacy.} Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7466da20-e3b0-458b-a015-949a7fd3a3fd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £550,000 | | 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 | SE SHARED SERVICES | | Locality | BERKSHIRE | | Post town | Slough | | Postcode | SL1 3UF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East | | Local authority | Slough | | Electoral ward | Chalvey | | Westminster constituency | Slough | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## 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 - 3 Nov 2020 at 11:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7466da20-e3b0-458b-a015-949a7fd3a3fd - 3 Nov 2020 at 11:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7466da20-e3b0-458b-a015-949a7fd3a3fd - 3 Nov 2020 at 11:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7466da20-e3b0-458b-a015-949a7fd3a3fd - 3 Nov 2020 at 11:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7466da20-e3b0-458b-a015-949a7fd3a3fd - 3 Nov 2020 at 11:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7466da20-e3b0-458b-a015-949a7fd3a3fd - 3 Nov 2020 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7466da20-e3b0-458b-a015-949a7fd3a3fd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7466da20-e3b0-458b-a015-949a7fd3a3fd 3rd November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities - https://www.slough.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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