--- title: "Provision of Advocacy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-be43a4bc-dcfb-421f-99a6-5fee96444fbd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-be43a4bc-dcfb-421f-99a6-5fee96444fbd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be43a4bc-dcfb-421f-99a6-5fee96444fbd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be43a4bc-dcfb-421f-99a6-5fee96444fbd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-12-09" --- # Provision of Advocacy Services Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be43a4bc-dcfb-421f-99a6-5fee96444fbd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-be43a4bc-dcfb-421f-99a6-5fee96444fbd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be43a4bc-dcfb-421f-99a6-5fee96444fbd.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently undertaking a procurement process for the "Provision of Advocacy Services." This tender falls under the health and social work services category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to end on 30th December 2020 at 12:00 noon, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2021 and run until 31st March 2023. Interested parties can find additional details and necessary documents through the In-tend e-Tendering System. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in advocacy, social work, or related health services to expand their offerings. Companies that specialise in Care Act advocacy, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, or other specialised advocacy services are particularly well-suited to apply. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in enhancing the support provided to service users, thus promoting business growth through meaningful contributions to health and social care services. ## Notice ASC091 - Provision of Advocacy Services Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council invites tenders for the provision of Advocacy Services to provide high-quality advocacy support to Service Users. The Services are a vital part of ensuring people are effectively supported with health and social care and other needs, and the processes and decisions in relation to these. This will ensure that the Service User's voice or best interests are at the heart of any decisions made. There will be general requirements for all advocacy services, and: 1. Care Act Advocacy 2. Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy / Deprivation of Liberty (IMCA/ IMCA DoLS) and Relevant Paid Person Representatives (RPPR) 3. Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) and Inpatient Mental Health Advocacy 4. Independent Complaints Advocacy (ICAS) 5. Generic Advocacy The successful contractor will be required to deliver Advocacy Services in compliance with legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Amendment Act 2005 and the Amendment Act 2019, Mental Health Act 1983 and NHS and Social Care Act 2012, and to support and empower Service Users to meet key outcomes: to improve their voice, independence and opportunities. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Wednesday 30th December 2020 at 12:00 noon 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/6c6f55a5-5424-4090-9608-19674e378e40 | | 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 | 9 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 9EN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## 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 - 85310000 - Social work services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85321000 - Administrative social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 9 Dec 2020 at 10:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c6f55a5-5424-4090-9608-19674e378e40 - 4 Dec 2020 at 12:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c6f55a5-5424-4090-9608-19674e378e40 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c6f55a5-5424-4090-9608-19674e378e40 9th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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