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title: "GB-Telford: Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy Service and Deprivation of Liberty Service - June 2016"
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# GB-Telford: Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy Service and Deprivation of Liberty Service - June 2016

Buyer: TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5b54600-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Telford & Wrekin Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of the Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy Service and Deprivation of Liberty Service, with a total contract value of £500,000. This procurement, classified under the Health and social work services industry category, is in the active tender stage, having started on 1st October 2016 and scheduled to run until 30th September 2019. Interested parties should note that the tender period for submissions closed on 11th July 2016. The tender is open to economic operators, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs), and will follow an open procedure procurement method.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the health and social care sector to partner with a local government authority, ensuring the delivery of essential advocacy services. Companies that specialise in mental health services, social work, or legal support for vulnerable populations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. Additionally, businesses that are experienced in working within legislative frameworks like the Mental Capacity Act 2005 will have an advantage in meeting the specific requirements outlined by Telford & Wrekin Council.

## Notice

To provide Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy to represent and support eligible people under legislative requirements of Mental Capacity Act 2005 and to include legal protection for those vulnerable people who are or may become deprived of their liberty according to Article 5 of European Court of Human Rights. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3b9bd5c-cada-4c0e-811a-f5aa0f470f73 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL |
| Locality | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF3 4JA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Malinslee & Dawley Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Telford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3b9bd5c-cada-4c0e-811a-f5aa0f470f73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3b9bd5c-cada-4c0e-811a-f5aa0f470f73
  10th June 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Telford:-Independent-Mental-Capacity-Advocacy-Service-and-Deprivation-of-Liberty-Service---June-2016/U4FT9NS349
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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