--- title: "North Northamptonshire Council Independent Advocacy Services Market Engagement Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b54e3aa7-a02e-4854-8269-73b565559eb4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b54e3aa7-a02e-4854-8269-73b565559eb4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b54e3aa7-a02e-4854-8269-73b565559eb4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b54e3aa7-a02e-4854-8269-73b565559eb4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-04" --- # North Northamptonshire Council Independent Advocacy Services Market Engagement Event Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b54e3aa7-a02e-4854-8269-73b565559eb4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b54e3aa7-a02e-4854-8269-73b565559eb4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b54e3aa7-a02e-4854-8269-73b565559eb4.json) ## Summary North Northamptonshire Council is planning a market engagement event for the procurement of Independent Advocacy Services. The event is scheduled to take place virtually on Microsoft Teams on 9th December 2024 from 11.00pm to 12.30pm. This is an early engagement stage intended to inform and shape the future procurement process. The procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category (CPV code 85000000) and serves the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Key engagement activities will conclude by 9th December 2024. The service requirements will commence from 1st November 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care to engage with North Northamptonshire Council and help shape the requirements for the upcoming procurement. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Businesses that can provide independent, impartial advocacy services would be well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in supporting individuals to make informed decisions. Participation in the engagement event will allow prospective providers to share their expertise and influence the final service specifications, thereby enhancing their chances of securing the contract. ## Notice North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) would like to invite prospective providers to participate in the online market engagement event in preparation for a future procurement opportunity for North Northamptonshire Council Independent Advocacy Services. The nature of NNC's current commissioning requirements: Independent advocacy enables Individuals to have as much control as possible over their own lives. Independent advocates are completely neutral and impartial from the Council and Health and Social Care services. This helps to prevent a possible conflict of interest, which is particularly relevant for Individuals that require an advocate. The independent advocate does not make any direct decisions for the person they are supporting; instead, they provide them with all the necessary information so that they can make an informed decision themselves. If the Individual does not have the mental capacity to make an informed decision, then it is possible for an independent advocate to speak on their behalf. Please note: The service requirements will commence 1st November 2025 for North Northamptonshire Council. The event will provide the opportunity to: * Share your learning and experiences * Gain your feedback to shape our requirements before we commence the procurement process. The session will be virtual events (on MS Teams), led by The NNC Commissioning Team and NNC Procurement Colleagues. To test the market appetite and interest in the proposed procurement opportunity, we are conducting a Market Engagement event held virtually on Microsoft Teams on Monday 9th December 2024 from 11.00pm - 12.30pm. We look forward to seeing you at the event. To find out more about NNC please visit North Northamptonshire Council (www.northnorthants.gov.uk). Please find enclosed the MS Teams link below to attend the provider event: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19:meeting_NzY3NDU2ZGQtZjlhMS00MmY5LWJlODUtYmQ1OWYxN2QzMzA3@thread.v2/0?context={"Tid":"e29c0ef9-9a07-4b02-b98b-7b2d8a78d737","Oid":"b4b0bee9-6511-4ec9-a942-1490967c01dc"} Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 398 252 138 895 Passcode: bK9Xe5 Additional information: Please find enclosed the MS Teams link below to attend the provider event: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19:meeting_NzY3NDU2ZGQtZjlhMS00MmY5LWJlODUtYmQ1OWYxN2QzMzA3@thread.v2/0?context={"Tid":"e29c0ef9-9a07-4b02-b98b-7b2d8a78d737","Oid":"b4b0bee9-6511-4ec9-a942-1490967c01dc"} Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 398 252 138 895 Passcode: bK9Xe5 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baf8d036-1bd5-494f-80c8-b55b5b8f6e5c | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KETTERING | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN16 8TL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | | Local authority | North Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Northall | | Westminster constituency | Kettering | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 4 Dec 2024 at 10:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baf8d036-1bd5-494f-80c8-b55b5b8f6e5c - 4 Dec 2024 at 10:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baf8d036-1bd5-494f-80c8-b55b5b8f6e5c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baf8d036-1bd5-494f-80c8-b55b5b8f6e5c 4th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19:meeting_NzY3NDU2ZGQtZjlhMS00MmY5LWJlODUtYmQ1OWYxN2QzMzA3@thread.v2/0?context= ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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