--- title: "SOL - Advocacy Services Market Engagement." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6f9d407d-d885-49bd-8dd5-8201e37a159b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6f9d407d-d885-49bd-8dd5-8201e37a159b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f9d407d-d885-49bd-8dd5-8201e37a159b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f9d407d-d885-49bd-8dd5-8201e37a159b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)" published: "2024-11-21" --- # SOL - Advocacy Services Market Engagement. Buyer: SOLIHULL MBC (SOL) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f9d407d-d885-49bd-8dd5-8201e37a159b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6f9d407d-d885-49bd-8dd5-8201e37a159b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f9d407d-d885-49bd-8dd5-8201e37a159b.json) ## Summary Solihull MBC (SOL) is initiating a procurement process titled "SOL - Advocacy Services Market Engagement" within the social work and related services industry. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone date set for the end of the engagement period on 21st February 2025. The services are expected to be delivered in the West Midlands, specifically within the postal code B91 3QB. This market engagement aims to shape the upcoming contract for advocacy services before formal procurement procedures begin. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in social work and related services, allowing them to contribute to the development of essential community services. Companies specialising in social services, community engagement, and personal support services would find this tender particularly relevant. By participating in this early engagement, businesses can position themselves favourably for the subsequent retender, fostering new growth opportunities and strengthening relationships with Solihull MBC and other local authorities through the CSW-JETS e-tendering portal. ## Notice Solihull Council want to engage with the market to support the shaping of the next contract for the Advocacy Services before commencing the formal processes to retender this service. Full details in the attached document. Additional information: Please register via the Council's e-procurement system - CSW-JETS https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets CSW-JETS is a sub-regional e-tendering portal run by In-tend. Since February 2010, Coventry; Solihull; Warwickshire; Nuneaton and Bedworth; Rugby alongside other local district Councils have been working together as a shared procurement service. In conjunction with Solihull Community Housing, we have joined together to bring you a collaborative E-Tendering portal. CSW-JETS enables us to advertise our opportunities across all authorities through the same system. This means that there is a single point of contact for procurement in the sub-region so you only have to register once to receive notifications for all authorities. Registering on the portal will make it easier for local suppliers to find, respond to and be alerted to tender opportunities. Registration is free, and takes just a few minutes. When complete, you will be able to express interest in any of the Councils'/Authorities' opportunities when they are made available including this tender. In addition, we will be able to access your details whenever we have a requirement, and you may then be invited to tender or quote for work. Once you are registered and log in to the system you will be able to locate the tender opportunity, express interest and access the documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76941514-bdae-4240-870d-403e938e070f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOLIHULL MBC (SOL) | | Locality | SOLIHULL | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B91 3QB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull | | Local authority | Solihull | | Electoral ward | St Alphege | | Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 21 Nov 2024 at 15:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76941514-bdae-4240-870d-403e938e070f - 21 Nov 2024 at 13:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76941514-bdae-4240-870d-403e938e070f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76941514-bdae-4240-870d-403e938e070f 21st November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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