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title: "Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Services"
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# Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Services

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ccc106b-9a5b-4570-b9a7-5d6cf3f131b4

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Services" aimed at enhancing support in social care and mental health services. This tender, classified under health and social work services (CPV code 85000000), is currently at the Award stage following the completion of the Tender phase. The contract, valued at £4,392,320, is set to commence on 1st July 2021 and will run until 30th June 2024. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the original tender period having ended on 5th February 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that are equipped to provide independent advocacy. The aim is to support individuals in articulating their needs and ensuring their rights are upheld in the context of public health services. Companies with experience in social care, mental health advocacy, and related services would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

Lincolnshire County Council will be undertaking a procurement in line with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR) the light touch regime and pursuant to Reg 76 (7) of the PCR for Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Services. The support of an independent advocate can help a person form and articulate their views about what they should receive in terms of social care, mental health and general health services, explain how they are being treated and feel they should be treated and communicate their views to those in a position of authority. LCC is fully committed to the principles and benefits of independent advocacy in protecting these basic human rights. LCC wishes to see the new Independent Advocacy Service from July 2021 build on the success of previous arrangements in Lincolnshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8373fed2-0791-41d0-8ea3-a0ae25318ca4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,392,320 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,392,320 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOICEABILITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2021 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8373fed2-0791-41d0-8ea3-a0ae25318ca4
- 10 Dec 2020 at 08:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed78c8c8-13f7-445b-998b-d8f11da0a01c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8373fed2-0791-41d0-8ea3-a0ae25318ca4
  13th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed78c8c8-13f7-445b-998b-d8f11da0a01c
  10th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

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