--- title: "LPS CARE - Provision of Group Advocacy and Supports for Peer Advocates in Lancashire who have Mental Health Needs and/or Autism Spectrum Conditions - RFQ 15267878" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c7d8482-0edc-4135-9c2c-ed04735c4c6d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c7d8482-0edc-4135-9c2c-ed04735c4c6d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c7d8482-0edc-4135-9c2c-ed04735c4c6d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c7d8482-0edc-4135-9c2c-ed04735c4c6d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2020-10-16" --- # LPS CARE - Provision of Group Advocacy and Supports for Peer Advocates in Lancashire who have Mental Health Needs and/or Autism Spectrum Conditions - RFQ 15267878 Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c7d8482-0edc-4135-9c2c-ed04735c4c6d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c7d8482-0edc-4135-9c2c-ed04735c4c6d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c7d8482-0edc-4135-9c2c-ed04735c4c6d.json) ## Summary Lancashire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of group advocacy and supports for peer advocates specifically for individuals with mental health needs and autism spectrum conditions. The tender, titled "LPS CARE - Provision of Group Advocacy and Supports for Peer Advocates in Lancashire who have Mental Health Needs and/or Autism Spectrum Conditions - RFQ 15267878," involves three distinct lots and has a total value of £560,000. Interested suppliers can submit quotes until 10th November 2020, as the procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure under the services category (CPV: 85300000). Service delivery is expected to commence on 11th January 2021 and continue until 10th January 2023, situated within the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social work, community services, and advocacy support. Businesses well-versed in delivering mental health and autism support services would be particularly suited to compete, as the initiative seeks to bolster advocacy efforts within Lancashire. The flexibility in lot selection allows suppliers to focus on the area of their expertise, potentially enhancing their visibility and engagement in the public sector marketplace. ## Notice Lancashire County Council is inviting quotes for the delivery of Group Advocacy and Supports for Peer Advocates in Lancashire within three lots. Lot 1 Mental Health Needs Lot 2 Autism Spectrum Conditions Lot 3 Mental Health Needs and/or Autism Spectrum Conditions There will be no restrictions on the number of lots a supplier may quote for. The Authority intends to award Lots 1 and 2 or Lot 3 following an assessment of the Lots. The Authority wishes to commission a service which: 1. Develops and supports advocacy groups for people with autism and with mental health needs to lead the advocacy support that they receive, attend forums and meetings across Lancashire and to understand and have a say over the issues which impact their lives; 2. Supports peer advocates to interact with all relevant forums, services and individuals such as commissioners, elected council members, private and voluntary sector service providers and local decision making boards; 3. Encourages individuals to become peer advocates, enabling people with a shared experience to support and empower each other; 4. Trains volunteers to develop an advocacy network as part of LCC's advocacy model; 5. Provide group advocacy support to participate in strategic service reviews and system redesign undertaken by public sector bodies. This may involve supporting people to have a voice within statutory consultations or co-production exercises. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322df28e-7512-4730-8a42-50a21b23124a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | 18 Sep 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 10 Jan 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £560,000 | | 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR1 8XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Preston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 16 Oct 2020 at 13:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322df28e-7512-4730-8a42-50a21b23124a - 7 Sep 2020 at 12:29 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b22d62b3-10e9-4da5-bc05-54f869c238a7 - 7 Sep 2020 at 10:08 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b22d62b3-10e9-4da5-bc05-54f869c238a7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322df28e-7512-4730-8a42-50a21b23124a 16th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b22d62b3-10e9-4da5-bc05-54f869c238a7 7th September 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/lps-care-request-for-information-group-advocacy-and-support-for-peer-advocacy-mental-health-and-autism/ LCC Tender Notice - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/ LCC iSupplier Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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