--- title: "Invitation to Tender for the provision of Independent Advocacy Service for Adults" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-acb8e657-62f8-49f0-ac1c-8ce0a5195537" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-acb8e657-62f8-49f0-ac1c-8ce0a5195537" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-acb8e657-62f8-49f0-ac1c-8ce0a5195537.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-acb8e657-62f8-49f0-ac1c-8ce0a5195537.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-19" --- # Invitation to Tender for the provision of Independent Advocacy Service for Adults Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acb8e657-62f8-49f0-ac1c-8ce0a5195537 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-acb8e657-62f8-49f0-ac1c-8ce0a5195537) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-acb8e657-62f8-49f0-ac1c-8ce0a5195537.json) ## Summary Herefordshire Council is seeking proposals for the "Invitation to Tender for the provision of Independent Advocacy Service for Adults" to be delivered across Herefordshire. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract value of £1,075,000 scheduled to commence on 1 August 2021 and running until 31 July 2026. The tender period ended on 29 March 2021, making this opportunity currently in the award stage. This public service falls under the category of business services, specifically relating to law, consulting, and general public services within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This contracting opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in advocacy services. Companies experienced in delivering statutory and generic advocacy are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as it focuses on ensuring the rights and voices of Herefordshire residents are upheld. Engaging in this contract could enhance a firm's reputation and expand its operational capacity in the public services sector. ## Notice The independent advocacy service shall provide statutory and generic advocacy to be delivered across the entire geography of Herefordshire, in a way to meet the individual needs of the person requiring an advocate. The Independent Advocacy Service for Adults will ensure that Herefordshire resident's rights are upheld and their voices are heard. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3686359a-bcde-4867-8793-c159f18b00d6 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 May 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,075,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,039,735 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | HEREFORD | | Post town | Hereford | | Postcode | HR4 0LE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of | | Local authority | Herefordshire, County of | | Electoral ward | Widemarsh | | Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ONSIDE INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 75110000 - General public services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 19 May 2021 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3686359a-bcde-4867-8793-c159f18b00d6 - 23 Mar 2021 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48a13edc-e84e-424b-8831-a650927df007 - 23 Mar 2021 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fa9899f-7300-4eba-a632-aea51b49b8a8 - 23 Mar 2021 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd026231-7318-447e-9a3c-d83d649d92c6 - 23 Mar 2021 at 11:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce6aae29-7d89-4522-9c20-dbd542ed6f5b - 23 Mar 2021 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09167987-e64c-48c2-9cf6-c2597510310c - 23 Mar 2021 at 11:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ece7bc3-f348-42ad-868e-d3184024039b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3686359a-bcde-4867-8793-c159f18b00d6 19th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48a13edc-e84e-424b-8831-a650927df007 23rd March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fa9899f-7300-4eba-a632-aea51b49b8a8 23rd March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd026231-7318-447e-9a3c-d83d649d92c6 23rd March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce6aae29-7d89-4522-9c20-dbd542ed6f5b 23rd March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09167987-e64c-48c2-9cf6-c2597510310c 23rd March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ece7bc3-f348-42ad-868e-d3184024039b 23rd March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ab4924b9-f974-eb11-810a-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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