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title: "Advocacy Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-70c457de-4b5b-495a-8cd3-942588ffb087"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2016-11-24"
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# Advocacy Services

Buyer: MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70c457de-4b5b-495a-8cd3-942588ffb087

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust seeking tenders for "Advocacy Services", specifically Independent Patient Advocacy Services (IPAS) and Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) Services for patients in secure and specialised services. This contract, valued at £1,245,000, falls under the health and social work services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the open stage, with a submission deadline of 28th December 2016 and a contract period starting from 1st April 2017 and concluding on 31st March 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in advocacy and patient support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may provide the innovative and flexible services required in this sector. Competing for this contract could lead to long-term relationships with the Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and enhance the service offerings for vulnerable populations in need of advocacy support.

## Notice

Independent Patient Advocacy Services (IPAS) and Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) Services for patients who are currently in secure and specialised services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef0dfa1d-b1c8-4cc0-b54f-a0bf7c3bf540 |
| 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 | 24 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,245,000 |
| 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 | MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L34 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | St Michaels |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (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

- 24 Nov 2016 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef0dfa1d-b1c8-4cc0-b54f-a0bf7c3bf540

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef0dfa1d-b1c8-4cc0-b54f-a0bf7c3bf540
  24th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=18258&B=NHSSBS

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