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title: "SPS1132 Independent Advocacy and Paid Relevant Persons Representative (RPR) Service"
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# SPS1132 Independent Advocacy and Paid Relevant Persons Representative (RPR) Service

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b169f06-52d7-4145-a491-de2bd2eed859

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking to appoint a supplier for the "SPS1132 Independent Advocacy and Paid Relevant Persons Representative (RPR) Service" through an open procurement process adhering to the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This tender, classified under Health and social work services, is currently active and has a total contract value of £230,000. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 15th December 2017. The contract period is planned from 1st March 2018 to 28th February 2021, with the possibility of a one-year extension.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The successful bidder will be evaluated based on an 80% quality and 20% price criterion, making this tender an excellent prospect for those who can demonstrate high-quality service delivery. Interested businesses should consider actively participating in this tender to enhance their growth potential in the public sector.

## Notice

Northumberland County Council is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide Advocacy Services through an open procurement process under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The award will be based on 80% quality criterion and 20% price criterion as specified within the tender documentation. The contract is being offered for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bca85181-0955-4649-ab51-353a5306124a |
| 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 | 7 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2017 at 16:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bca85181-0955-4649-ab51-353a5306124a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bca85181-0955-4649-ab51-353a5306124a
  7th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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