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title: "Making Informed Choices - Provision of Information, Advice, Advocacy and Support"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON"
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# Making Informed Choices - Provision of Information, Advice, Advocacy and Support

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85549f71-11de-4879-823f-30ce7ce8c9b3

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## Summary

The London Borough of Sutton is seeking a provider for the project titled "Making Informed Choices - Provision of Information, Advice, Advocacy and Support". This procurement falls under the social work services category and is taking place in Sutton, London. The invitation to tender is currently in an open stage, with a bid submission deadline of 21st April 2020. The project's total budget amounts to £7,000,000, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2020, concluding on 31st August 2025, utilising an open procurement method.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their service offerings. Businesses specialising in social services, community support, and advocacy are particularly well-suited to participate, as the contract aims to establish a partnership that will enhance the provision of fundamental information, guidance, and support in the community. Engaging with Sutton Council in this initiative could significantly help these businesses expand their reach and operational impact within the public sector.

## Notice

Sutton Council intends to commission a Provider(s) to be a Key Strategic Partner. This Partner would be responsible for working with the Council to embed the Making Informed Choices Approach, which would include providing the universal and specialist information, advice, advocacy and support services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b92feb84-be68-498f-80c1-07ac9d2903cc |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON |
| Locality | SUTTON |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM1 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Sutton |
| Electoral ward | Sutton Central |
| Westminster constituency | Sutton and Cheam |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2020 at 18:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b92feb84-be68-498f-80c1-07ac9d2903cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b92feb84-be68-498f-80c1-07ac9d2903cc
  4th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=269a5bf5-1623-ea11-80fc-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sutton.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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