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title: "Statutory Advocacy Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a9dd8665-0419-47cc-bc7c-ac370cfcb327"
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buyer: "STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2019-12-12"
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# Statutory Advocacy Service

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9dd8665-0419-47cc-bc7c-ac370cfcb327

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## Summary

The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Statutory Advocacy Service," a project focused on providing independent advocacy in accordance with various statutory requirements, including those set out in the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Health Act 2007. This procurement falls within the social services industry category and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender period will close on 17 January 2020, with a contract duration anticipated to start from 1 April 2020 and run until 31 March 2023. The total value of the project is set at £1,400,000, targeting service providers capable of delivering these essential social services across the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with expertise in advocacy and support for vulnerable individuals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Engaging in this contract could enhance their service offerings, expand their client base, and establish long-term relationships with local authorities within the region.

## Notice

Stockport's Advocacy Hub brings together a range of Independent Advocacy Casework functions in the Borough and includes both statutory and non-statutory provision. It will meet all statutory requirements on the Council for the provision of independent advocacy in relation to the following: * Care Act 2014 - Independent Care Act Advocacy (CAA) * Mental Health Act 2007 - Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) * Health and Social Care Act 2012 - NHS Complaints Advocacy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c9d2a1-fc57-443f-ac98-3d3a0dd45cfd |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| 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 | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2019 at 11:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c9d2a1-fc57-443f-ac98-3d3a0dd45cfd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c9d2a1-fc57-443f-ac98-3d3a0dd45cfd
  12th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cc96b030-ce1c-ea11-80fb-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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