--- title: "All Age Advocacy Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b20a8932-ac84-46ac-8d8c-d0158f6bf648" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b20a8932-ac84-46ac-8d8c-d0158f6bf648" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b20a8932-ac84-46ac-8d8c-d0158f6bf648.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b20a8932-ac84-46ac-8d8c-d0158f6bf648.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-18" --- # All Age Advocacy Support Service Buyer: BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b20a8932-ac84-46ac-8d8c-d0158f6bf648 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b20a8932-ac84-46ac-8d8c-d0158f6bf648) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b20a8932-ac84-46ac-8d8c-d0158f6bf648.json) ## Summary Bracknell Forest Borough Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "All Age Advocacy Support Service," aimed at delivering advocacy support to residents within Bracknell Forest and surrounding areas. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically guidance services (CPV code: 85312310). The tender period is set to conclude on 28 February 2022, while the contract is expected to start from 1 October 2022, lasting three years with an option for two additional years. The estimated contract value is approximately £1,000,000. The procurement method is open, and all interested suppliers must register their interest through the South East Business Portal. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the advocacy and social services sector, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive support solutions. Suppliers with experience in community advocacy, social services, or related fields would be well-suited to compete. The inclusive nature of the tender, welcoming both sole providers and consortium arrangements, encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, thereby fostering innovation and regional growth in advocacy services. ## Notice To provide an All Age Advocacy Support Service to residents of Bracknell Forest Borough. Bracknell Forest Council is inviting tenders for a new All Age Advocacy Support Service under a single contract to be held by a sole provider, or through a sub-contracting or consortium-type arrangement. The contract will commence on 1 October 2022, and will run for an initial three year period, ending 30 September 2025, with the possibility of an additional two years, in one year periods. (3+1+1) The estimated value of the All Age Advocacy Support Service is approximately PS1,000,000 for the maximum term of the contract. The service will provide statutory and non-statutory advocacy support to residents of the borough, and ordinary residents within a 50 mile radius of the Council's offices. The procurement process is a single stage, three step process: Selection Questionnaire Written submission Presentation All providers who pass the Selection Questionnaire will be invited to give a presentation which clarifies the content of the written submission. Presentations will not be scored but scores may be updated in relation to any further clarity that a presentation may provide Economic and Financial Standing - The authority will seek more information from independent credit reference agencies as part of the evaluation and reserves the right to undertake credit checks at each stage of the procurement process and after contract award. Organisations must register their interest on the South East Business Portal https://sebp.due-north.com in order to receive any changes or notifications issued by the Council during this tender process. The Council will not be held responsible for lack of communication to any organisation which does not register their interest. Clarification questions must be sent via messaging on this South East Business Portal site. The Council reserves the right not to award the contract in whole or in part, to cancel or amend the tender process and does not bind itself to accept any tender. The Council shall not be liable under any circumstances for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by any bidder or prospective bidder in responding to this notice or in taking part in this procurement process. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48db4c2a-657c-4eb4-b096-a4004eefcc51 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BRACKNELL | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG12 1JD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East | | Local authority | Bracknell Forest | | Electoral ward | Town Centre & The Parks | | Westminster constituency | Bracknell | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312310 - Guidance services ## Release History - 18 Jan 2022 at 16:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48db4c2a-657c-4eb4-b096-a4004eefcc51 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48db4c2a-657c-4eb4-b096-a4004eefcc51 18th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk - https://sebp.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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