--- title: "TC282 - Advocacy Hub Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7b16d61f-39ec-4656-8006-75397435d0c0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b16d61f-39ec-4656-8006-75397435d0c0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b16d61f-39ec-4656-8006-75397435d0c0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b16d61f-39ec-4656-8006-75397435d0c0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BOLTON COUNCIL" published: "2018-06-22" --- # TC282 - Advocacy Hub Services Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b16d61f-39ec-4656-8006-75397435d0c0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b16d61f-39ec-4656-8006-75397435d0c0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b16d61f-39ec-4656-8006-75397435d0c0.json) ## Summary The Borough Council of Bolton is currently seeking tenders for its project titled "TC282 - Advocacy Hub Services" within the health and social work services industry. This open procurement process is at the tender stage, with tenders due to be submitted by 23rd July 2018. The contract, valued at approximately £429,929, is intended to provide a cohesive service pathway to meet statutory advocacy obligations in Bolton, ensuring efficient resource management and cost-effectiveness. The service delivery will primarily occur in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are engaged in health and social work services. Businesses with expertise in advocacy services or those capable of providing flexible, community-focused support would be particularly suited to compete. Successful bidders will have the chance to establish a lasting partnership with a local authority and contribute significantly to community welfare through effective advocacy services. ## Notice The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for Advocacy Hub Services which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Borough Council of Bolton requires a single gateway and coherent service pathway which will meet all relevant statutory advocacy obligations together with a range of lower-level interventions and materials which will bear down on demand. It is anticipated that this will minimise back office time and infrastructure costs to deliver best value. This service is being referred to as the "Advocacy Hub". The primary role of the Advocacy Hub will be to: * Provide a single point of contact for all advocacy queries/referrals (IMHA, IMCA, Care Act Advocacy and ICA). * Provide a clearer pathway and fewer transition points between services - e.g. if someone has an IMHA but then comes off a Mental Health Act Section, they could still keep the same advocate rather than having to be transferred to another service and another advocate. * Maintain a local Bolton-based service which understands and responds to the needs of Bolton people and Bolton services. * Provide flexibility - enabling greater scope to move resources within the Hub at times of increased demand for one type of advocacy provision. * Provide a cost effective service ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eeb717d-f350-4f8b-8331-3479752c3ef2 | | 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 | 22 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £429,929 | | 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 | BOLTON COUNCIL | | Locality | BOLTON | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL1 1RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Bolton | | Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central | | Westminster constituency | Bolton North East | | 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 - 22 Jun 2018 at 16:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eeb717d-f350-4f8b-8331-3479752c3ef2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eeb717d-f350-4f8b-8331-3479752c3ef2 22nd June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=367bb822-3876-e811-80ed-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.bolton.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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