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title: "Advocacy Service"
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buyer: "NHS NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUOP"
published: "2018-08-24"
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# Advocacy Service

Buyer: NHS NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUOP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f430b56-d717-41ee-a861-37d94ca7a30e

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## Summary

The NHS Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking providers for an Advocacy Service in the Newcastle Gateshead locality, with the aim of delivering a high-quality, independent service to adults aged 18 and over, including those with learning disabilities. The contract, classified under health and social work services, falls under the open procurement method and is currently in the tender stage. The deadline for submission of tenders is set for 24th September 2018, with the contract period expected to commence on 1st January 2019 and conclude on 31st March 2023. This opportunity is based in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social services. Companies with expertise in advocacy services, particularly those focusing on ethical and independent support for individuals with disabilities, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract could help providers expand their reach and contribute positively to community welfare in the Newcastle and Gateshead areas.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) working for and on behalf of NHS Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group wish to commission an Advocacy Service for the Newcastle Gateshead localityThe aim of the service is to provide a free, independent, high quality and ethical advocacy service to the people of Newcastle and Gateshead aged 18 years and older including those people with a learning disability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca4cace8-b487-4ecf-8527-147ba0e5ed84 |
| 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 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUOP |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2018 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca4cace8-b487-4ecf-8527-147ba0e5ed84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca4cace8-b487-4ecf-8527-147ba0e5ed84
  24th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG155280
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.necsu.nhs.uk

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