--- title: "Contract for the Provision of a Generic Advocacy Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b69a88d5-0b63-4560-94a8-37d32e0d3135" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b69a88d5-0b63-4560-94a8-37d32e0d3135" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b69a88d5-0b63-4560-94a8-37d32e0d3135.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b69a88d5-0b63-4560-94a8-37d32e0d3135.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE" published: "2018-09-07" --- # Contract for the Provision of a Generic Advocacy Service Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b69a88d5-0b63-4560-94a8-37d32e0d3135 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b69a88d5-0b63-4560-94a8-37d32e0d3135) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b69a88d5-0b63-4560-94a8-37d32e0d3135.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Redbridge is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the "Contract for the Provision of a Generic Advocacy Service." This initiative aims to establish an advocacy service encompassing both statutory and non-statutory services within the borough. The contract is set to begin on 1st January 2019 and will run until 31st December 2021, with the possibility of extensions up to a maximum total period extending to 31st December 2023. The tender submission deadline is 8th October 2018, and the relevant industry category is guidance and counselling services, under an open procurement method with a maximum budget of £190,000 per annum. This tender provides significant opportunities for organisations specialising in advocacy and counselling services, particularly those capable of delivering a range of statutory advocacy services such as Independent Mental Health Advocacy and Independent Care Act Advocacy. Businesses experienced in providing both statutory and non-statutory services, including self-advocacy and group advocacy, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on value for money may appeal to smaller providers that can offer competitive pricing while ensuring service quality, creating avenues for business growth in the social services sector. ## Notice The Council of the London Borough of Redbridge ("the Authority") is seeking Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the Contract for the Provision of a Generic Advocacy Service in the London Borough of Redbridge ("the Contract"). The Contract shall commence on 1st January 2019 and, subject to satisfactory performance, shall continue up to and including 31st December 2021 ("the Contract Period"). At the sole discretion of the Authority and subject to satisfactory performance of the Provider, the Contract Period may be extended in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate up to a maximum of two (2) years, providing a possible total Contract Period to midnight on 31st December 2023. The Contract is for the provision of an advocacy service within the London Borough of Redbridge which shall include statutory services and some non-statutory services. The statutory advocacy services shall include the following: * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA). Additionally, IMCA shall be provided by the Provider under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) MCA where required * Relevant Persons Representatives (RPRs) * Rule 1.2 Representatives * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) * Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA) The non- statutory advocacy services shall include the following: * Self-Advocacy * Citizen Advocacy * Peer Advocacy * Group Advocacy The maximum budget available for the Contract is one hundred and ninety thousand pounds (PS190,000) per annum. Those submitting a Tender shall be required to deliver all requirements of the Contract within this maximum budget. However, Tenders will be judged on value for money and the Contract may be awarded to an organisation submitting a lower priced Tender where quality of service is assured. Any Tenders submitted above the allocated budget will not be accepted. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71605778-2b94-4fd2-8ca4-cc587c9f575c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £950,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE | | Locality | ILFORD | | Post town | Ilford | | Postcode | IG1 1NN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest | | Local authority | Redbridge | | Electoral ward | Ilford Town | | Westminster constituency | Ilford South | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85312320 - Counselling services - 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions ## Release History - 7 Sep 2018 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71605778-2b94-4fd2-8ca4-cc587c9f575c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71605778-2b94-4fd2-8ca4-cc587c9f575c 7th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4d763672-17b1-e811-80ed-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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