--- title: "P0793 - Provision of Advocacy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c592d112-a73b-4dc5-9881-ea1635acf438" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c592d112-a73b-4dc5-9881-ea1635acf438" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c592d112-a73b-4dc5-9881-ea1635acf438.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c592d112-a73b-4dc5-9881-ea1635acf438.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-21" --- # P0793 - Provision of Advocacy Services Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c592d112-a73b-4dc5-9881-ea1635acf438 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c592d112-a73b-4dc5-9881-ea1635acf438) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c592d112-a73b-4dc5-9881-ea1635acf438.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council is currently in the Tender stage of its procurement process for the contract titled "P0793 - Provision of Advocacy Services." This contract, which falls under the health and social work services category, is set in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Interested suppliers must submit their completed tender submissions by noon on 3rd December 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2022 and lasting for five years, with the possibility of a two-year extension based on performance. The procurement is being conducted via an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the social services sector. Companies specialised in advocacy services, particularly those with experience in case management and flexible service delivery models, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate a collaborative approach with local agencies and a commitment to diversity in service delivery will attract the Council's attention. This contract represents an excellent growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises engaged in health and social work services. ## Notice The Council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Advocacy Services. The service will offer a single door access to all Advocacy Services and triaged accordingly. Clients identified for the statutory service will meet the required criteria. The Provider shall ensure a referral process is in place to capture the information required to accept the referral and provide feedback to the referring agency. Referrals will be made via the Local Authority; NHS Trust; CCG and Self-referral. The Provider will work proactively to reduce barriers to access the service and will work flexibly, employing different engagement approaches, engaging with key stakeholders. In order to fulfil the requirements of this service the following principles will be applied: o Individuals have a single point of access to advice and assistance relating to advocacy support o A unified case management system detailing number of advocacy/management hours during the contract period o Diversity competence in service delivery o The provider will have expertise in local service provision in order to offer an appropriate response to citizens of Birmingham o Providers will ensure that the breath of expertise required to deliver advocacy services will be provided either in-house or through collaboration with other expert agencies o All provision is designed for flexibility of support, including the use Information Technology where appropriate o Emphasis on partnership working, including statutory and non-statutory services. The Contract will last for 5 years (unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract) with the provision to extend for up to an additional 2 years subject to requirements and satisfactory performance. The contract will be awarded to a single provider. Please note TUPE may apply to this contract. The TUPE information will be released to you upon receipt of a signed copy of TUPE Confidentiality Agreement. You are advised to fill this in as soon as possible on receipt and return via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc via the correspondence function. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 3rd December 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhos... Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7220ddda-024d-4f56-bba8-b95723759b7f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | 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 - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 21 Oct 2021 at 12:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7220ddda-024d-4f56-bba8-b95723759b7f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7220ddda-024d-4f56-bba8-b95723759b7f 21st October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhos - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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