--- title: "HCC-12/17 Advocacy (Adults and Children)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab1537cb-cd12-4ad6-a353-f553948d1707" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab1537cb-cd12-4ad6-a353-f553948d1707" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab1537cb-cd12-4ad6-a353-f553948d1707.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab1537cb-cd12-4ad6-a353-f553948d1707.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ANY OF THE PROJECTS LISTED ON THE PORTAL" published: "2018-01-03" --- # HCC-12/17 Advocacy (Adults and Children) Buyer: ANY OF THE PROJECTS LISTED ON THE PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab1537cb-cd12-4ad6-a353-f553948d1707 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab1537cb-cd12-4ad6-a353-f553948d1707) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab1537cb-cd12-4ad6-a353-f553948d1707.json) ## Summary The Hertfordshire County Council is active in the procurement of advocacy services for both adults and children through the tender titled "HCC-12/17 Advocacy (Adults and Children)". This process falls under the health and social work services category, specifically targeting community health services. The tender period will close on 29 January 2018, with the contract set to commence on 4 June 2018 and extend for three years until 3 June 2021. This open procedure is above the threshold, and the services will be delivered in Hertfordshire, East of England, postal code SG13 8DE. This procurement opportunity facilitates potential growth for businesses that specialise in advocacy and social work services, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable populations. Companies with a strong understanding of compliance requirements, particularly regarding data protection and TUPE, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Given the need for nuanced understanding and support within this sector, organisations that can demonstrate their expertise and commitment to quality advocacy will find ripe opportunities within this contract. ## Notice Adult Care Services and Children's Commissioning are proposing to jointly commission Advocacy services for Hertfordshire by way of separate lots. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate. Please Note the TUPE Staffing Information for this procurement has been provided along with other documentation for this procurement. TUPE related information must be treated as protected data in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 and must be kept confidential. Therefore by accessing this Tender via Supply Hertfordshire and then the View Details button and accessing the documentation for this procurement, Tenderers agree to undertake to treat the information as confidential and commercially sensitive at all times and take all reasonable steps to prevent any inadvertent disclosure to any third party. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c495b204-2a95-4788-ad49-690e00e7dd36 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jun 2018 - 3 Jun 2021 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ANY OF THE PROJECTS LISTED ON THE PORTAL | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | 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 - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85323000 - Community health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 3 Jan 2018 at 08:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c495b204-2a95-4788-ad49-690e00e7dd36 - 3 Jan 2018 at 08:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c495b204-2a95-4788-ad49-690e00e7dd36 - 14 Dec 2017 at 09:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c495b204-2a95-4788-ad49-690e00e7dd36 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c495b204-2a95-4788-ad49-690e00e7dd36 3rd January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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