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title: "Advocacy Service"
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buyer: "CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-18"
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# Advocacy Service

Buyer: CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b82fb04-05d0-40ee-ad8f-48441de69db6

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## Summary

The City of Doncaster Council has awarded a contract for an Advocacy Service. The procurement method used was a direct award. The contract's start date is 1st August 2024, with an end date of 3rd July 2025. The contract's total value is £2,450,000. The procurement was for social services falling under the CPV codes 85320000 and 85321000. The buying organisation is the City of Doncaster Council, based in Doncaster, England.

This contract represents an opportunity for service providers in the social services sector. Businesses specialising in administrative social services may find this tender particularly relevant. The contract's duration of 9 months offers short-term growth potential. Small and medium enterprises are eligible to apply, aligning with the City of Doncaster Council's preference for SMEs. Businesses with experience in advocacy services may have a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

## Notice

To waive the contract for a period of 9 months to enable the successful recommissioning and re-tender of service. It has been established after completion of the pre-procurement preparatory commissioning works that the scope and complexity of the contract has changed significantly. Due to this it has been established that there is not enough time to ensure a robust procurement process can be completed with a successful outcome for both customers and the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62565601-afcc-4af1-b5e9-69d5028fcae9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,450,000 |
| 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 | CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 3BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOICEABILITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services
- 85321000 - Administrative social services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2024 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62565601-afcc-4af1-b5e9-69d5028fcae9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62565601-afcc-4af1-b5e9-69d5028fcae9
  18th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=83867&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104514
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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