--- title: "SOL - Advocacy Services Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bfcb3ac0-b44b-4c9f-b0b2-7c04e953c399" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bfcb3ac0-b44b-4c9f-b0b2-7c04e953c399" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfcb3ac0-b44b-4c9f-b0b2-7c04e953c399.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfcb3ac0-b44b-4c9f-b0b2-7c04e953c399.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)" published: "2024-09-04" --- # SOL - Advocacy Services Market Engagement Buyer: SOLIHULL MBC (SOL) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfcb3ac0-b44b-4c9f-b0b2-7c04e953c399 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bfcb3ac0-b44b-4c9f-b0b2-7c04e953c399) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfcb3ac0-b44b-4c9f-b0b2-7c04e953c399.json) ## Summary Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (MBC) is conducting a tender for "SOL - Advocacy Services Market Engagement" focused on the provision of advocacy services within the Adult Social Care sector in the borough. The tender, classified under "Compulsory social security services" with CPV code 75300000 and related classifications, involves various advocacy services including Independent Mental Health Advocacy, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, NHS Complaints advocacy, and Care Act advocacy. The procurement stage is currently active and open, under an open procedure (below threshold). It is intended for service delivery starting from 22nd September 2024 to 27th September 2024. The tender process commenced on 4th September 2024 and has a submission deadline of 20th September 2024, 12:00 BST. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare and social work services, particularly those with expertise in advocacy and community support. Enterprises that can provide comprehensive advocacy support, including statutory and non-statutory services, peer support, self-advocacy training, and support for parents with learning disabilities, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. While Solihull MBC is welcoming participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), businesses capable of delivering high-quality, empathetic support to vulnerable populations stand to benefit greatly from the economic growth and service enhancement opportunities presented by this engagement. ## Notice The Council is intending to commission advocacy services in the borough to meet the statutory requirements for Adult Social Care. The council will be seeking a service provider to offer all areas of commissioned advocacy, this will include Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), NHS Complaints advocacy, and Care Act advocacy services as a minimum. The scope of the service is currently under review and may contain: o Community and non-statutory advocacy services which provide support for people with difficulties understanding or retaining information which would allow them to make an informed decision on areas of their life, that fall outside of the scope of statutory advocacy services. o Peer support and advocacy services, involving people with similar needs to the person who needs assistance from the service. This may include using social groups and activities or training volunteers to provide support. o Self-advocacy support to build the skills and knowledge needed for people to advocate for themselves where this is suitable, allowing them to maximise their independence. o Parents' advocacy services for parents with learning disabilities who are involved in Child Protection proceedings. Solihull Council want to engage with the market to support the shaping of the next contract for the Advocacy Services before commencing the formal processes to retender this service. 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/5ecb8eed-7aff-4c8d-ab9d-2322db8218f0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 27 Sep 2024 | | 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 | SOLIHULL MBC (SOL) | | Locality | SOLIHULL | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B91 3QB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull | | Local authority | Solihull | | Electoral ward | St Alphege | | Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75300000 - Compulsory social security services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 4 Sep 2024 at 09:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ecb8eed-7aff-4c8d-ab9d-2322db8218f0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ecb8eed-7aff-4c8d-ab9d-2322db8218f0 4th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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