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title: "Independent Advocacy Service for Adults"
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# Independent Advocacy Service for Adults

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d3cff8e-7323-4553-921b-1f9253aa4c13

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## Summary

Herefordshire Council is welcoming tenders for the "Independent Advocacy Service for Adults," aimed at providing vital advocacy services to vulnerable adults in Herefordshire. The contract, valued at £800,000, falls under the health and social work services category. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the Tender period on 3 April 2017. The contract is scheduled to begin on 1 August 2017 and will run until 31 March 2021, with the services being delivered throughout various locations in Herefordshire. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure under the 'light touch' regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those capable of delivering independent advocacy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they are deemed suitable for this contract. The ability to provide tailored advocacy services that meet individual client needs will be a crucial factor for success in this competitive tendering process.

## Notice

Herefordshire Council is commissioning an Independent Advocacy service for adults to meet statutory obligations and ensure the availability of confidential and independent advocacy for vulnerable adults in Herefordshire. The Independent Advocacy service will provide a range of advocacy services to adults. The advocacy service will have an administrative base located in Hereford, but advocacy will delivered across the entire geography of Herefordshire in a way to meet the individual needs of the person requiring an advocate. This tender is being let under the 'light touch' regime of the PCR 2015. Additional information: To access the tender documents please go to www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, register your organization and search under Herefordshire Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2472b355-79eb-44cc-a057-12fefa14753a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £780,000 |
| 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ONSIDE INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 May 2017 at 06:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2472b355-79eb-44cc-a057-12fefa14753a
- 9 May 2017 at 06:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a10a915d-3d5c-45a1-89e7-1bbf1502e163
- 1 Mar 2017 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a10a915d-3d5c-45a1-89e7-1bbf1502e163

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2472b355-79eb-44cc-a057-12fefa14753a
  9th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a10a915d-3d5c-45a1-89e7-1bbf1502e163
  9th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
  Source of tender documents

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