--- title: "P0485 - Advocacy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c83d2d7f-2d42-4365-b1dd-cca59deeb1e3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c83d2d7f-2d42-4365-b1dd-cca59deeb1e3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c83d2d7f-2d42-4365-b1dd-cca59deeb1e3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c83d2d7f-2d42-4365-b1dd-cca59deeb1e3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-10-25" --- # P0485 - Advocacy Services Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c83d2d7f-2d42-4365-b1dd-cca59deeb1e3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c83d2d7f-2d42-4365-b1dd-cca59deeb1e3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c83d2d7f-2d42-4365-b1dd-cca59deeb1e3.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is currently in the tendering process to establish a Framework Agreement for an Advocacy Service catering to adults. This initiative aims to provide a comprehensive range of statutory and non-statutory advocacy services in Birmingham, including Independent Mental Health Advocacy and support related to Mental Capacity. The tender is open, with a submission deadline for the completed documentation set for noon on 20th November 2018. The Framework Agreement is planned to last for two years, starting on 1st April 2019, with the possibility of extending it for an additional two years based on performance. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which is applicable for contracts above the financial threshold. The services are classified under health and social work, primarily falling under the CPV code 85000000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that provide advocacy, healthcare, or social support services to engage with Birmingham City Council. Companies with expertise in managing advocacy services, particularly those focused on mental health and social support, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms capable of delivering a robust range of representative advocacy services for diverse community needs could find this contract aligns with their service offerings, making this a valuable opportunity for business growth in the local market. ## Notice Birmingham City Council wishes to establish Framework Agreement to provide a Single Advocacy Service (Adults). This service covers a number of statutory advocacy functions including Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Relevant Person's Representatives, Independent Mental Health Advocacy and Independent Care and Support Advocacy. Additionally we are seeking to provide a non-statutory advocacy service to extend the provision of representative advocacy in the City to other citizens who could benefit from it, and to offer people a greater range of advocacy services than those included as statutory functions. The Framework Agreement will last for 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance. Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Your completed tender documentation should be returned by noon 20th November 2018 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc 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/54ff72c0-dce9-4ca4-9bc6-b498c5b26adb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 25 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 | | 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 - 85100000 - Health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85320000 - Social services - 85323000 - Community health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 25 Oct 2018 at 13:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54ff72c0-dce9-4ca4-9bc6-b498c5b26adb - 25 Oct 2018 at 13:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54ff72c0-dce9-4ca4-9bc6-b498c5b26adb - 14 Sep 2018 at 12:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54ff72c0-dce9-4ca4-9bc6-b498c5b26adb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54ff72c0-dce9-4ca4-9bc6-b498c5b26adb 25th October 2018 - 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-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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