--- title: "Market Testing - Non-Statutory Advocacy and Experts by Experience services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-909daaa5-b0a6-4d8b-bb20-0b6f5d3f41bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-909daaa5-b0a6-4d8b-bb20-0b6f5d3f41bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-909daaa5-b0a6-4d8b-bb20-0b6f5d3f41bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-909daaa5-b0a6-4d8b-bb20-0b6f5d3f41bf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN COUNCIL" published: "2020-12-10" --- # Market Testing - Non-Statutory Advocacy and Experts by Experience services Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-909daaa5-b0a6-4d8b-bb20-0b6f5d3f41bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-909daaa5-b0a6-4d8b-bb20-0b6f5d3f41bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-909daaa5-b0a6-4d8b-bb20-0b6f5d3f41bf.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Camden Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for "Market Testing - Non-Statutory Advocacy and Experts by Experience services." This initiative focuses on health and social work services, targeting support for individuals with learning disabilities. The engagement deadline for interested parties is set for 4:00 PM on 7th January 2021, with the aim of reviewing existing contracts that are due to expire in September 2021. Key documents related to this tender, including a market engagement notice and a Market Testing Questionnaire, have already been published and are accessible for potential bidders. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in advocacy and support services, as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in health, social care, and community services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given its focus on empowering individuals to secure their rights and advocate for their own needs. Engaging in this process could not only enhance service provision in the community but also expand the participating businesses' influence and portfolio in the public sector. ## Notice Camden Council is reviewing its non-statutory advocacy and Experts by Experience contracts for people with learning disabilities, which are due to expire in September 2021, with a view to deciding whether and how to recommission these services. Advocacy is taking action to help people say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain services they need. This particularly applies when key decisions are being taken about someone's care. The ultimate aim of advocacy is to enable the person being supported to advocate for themselves and become more independent. For further information about both service please read the attached questionnaire, complete and return to: salome.bryant@camden.gov.uk by 4.00pm 7th January 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c3b7f4a-edca-41bf-afee-491f5b9dc717 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Jan 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN COUNCIL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC1H 9JE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | King's Cross | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## 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 - 10 Dec 2020 at 14:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c3b7f4a-edca-41bf-afee-491f5b9dc717 - 3 Dec 2020 at 13:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c3b7f4a-edca-41bf-afee-491f5b9dc717 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c3b7f4a-edca-41bf-afee-491f5b9dc717 10th December 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8fea1d5b-168f-4fef-9961-3caffedd2804 Market Testing Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81462cff-5640-45e5-9ee6-227cdfe10b08 Market Testing Questionnaire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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