--- title: "Advocacy Service for Adults SBC - Market Engagement day - Monday 5th October 2020" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca197e78-b9d8-4606-8d6a-3a6d7fbf5448" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca197e78-b9d8-4606-8d6a-3a6d7fbf5448" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca197e78-b9d8-4606-8d6a-3a6d7fbf5448.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca197e78-b9d8-4606-8d6a-3a6d7fbf5448.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SE SHARED SERVICES" published: "2020-09-17" --- # Advocacy Service for Adults SBC - Market Engagement day - Monday 5th October 2020 Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca197e78-b9d8-4606-8d6a-3a6d7fbf5448 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca197e78-b9d8-4606-8d6a-3a6d7fbf5448) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca197e78-b9d8-4606-8d6a-3a6d7fbf5448.json) ## Summary Slough Borough Council is inviting interest for a Market Engagement event focused on the Advocacy Service for Adults, taking place on Monday, 5th October 2020, from 10 am to 12 noon. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with interested providers required to confirm their participation by Wednesday, 30th September 2020. This contract aims to appoint an Independent Lead Provider for a period of three years, with the possibility of extending for an additional two years (1+1), and it has an estimated total contract value of £550,000 over five years. The relevant industry category is health and social work services, and the tender submissions must be made electronically through the SE Shared Services eSourcing portal. This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses that specialise in advocacy and social support services, particularly those capable of establishing collaborative arrangements with other service providers. Companies with experience in delivering statutory and non-statutory advocacy services will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. By engaging in this market event, providers can influence the service specifications and potentially secure a significant contract that can enhance their growth and service delivery in the social care sector. ## Notice Market Engagement Event for Advocacy Services for Adults in SBC. Slough Borough Council will be seeking to commission an Advocacy service for adults, under a single contract through the appointment of an Independent Lead Provider. The Independent Lead Provider will be responsible to form joint working arrangements with organisations that will deliver Independent Statutory and Non-statutory Advocacy services. The contract is for an initial period of 3 years, with the potential to extend for a further 2 years (1+1). The estimated contract value over the 5 year period is PS550,000. The Council intends to engage with the market to seek the views of providers that may be interested in delivering the service and to seek their views in the development of the specification. Providers interested in this event are advised to contact Helen.fisher@slough.gov.uk by Wednesday 30th September 2020 (at the latest) to confirm interest and obtain details of how to join the event . The event will be held on Monday 5th October 2020 from 10 am to 12 noon. However , we may have to conduct a second session later in the afternoon if the demand and response to this event is very good . Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal.Advocacy Service for SBC - Market Engagement Event. The Council will be holding a Market Engagement event via video conferencing on Monday 5th October 2020. A lack of interest in responding to this invitation may be taken as evidence by the Council that a competitive process may not be required. Providers interested in this event are advised to contact Helen.fisher@slough.gov.uk by Wednesday 30th September 2020. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea22b3e-4c7e-4aa0-9f32-252cc83b5378 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 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 | SE SHARED SERVICES | | Locality | BERKSHIRE | | Post town | Slough | | Postcode | SL1 3UF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East | | Local authority | Slough | | Electoral ward | Chalvey | | Westminster constituency | Slough | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 17 Sep 2020 at 15:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea22b3e-4c7e-4aa0-9f32-252cc83b5378 - 17 Sep 2020 at 15:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea22b3e-4c7e-4aa0-9f32-252cc83b5378 - 17 Sep 2020 at 15:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea22b3e-4c7e-4aa0-9f32-252cc83b5378 - 17 Sep 2020 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea22b3e-4c7e-4aa0-9f32-252cc83b5378 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea22b3e-4c7e-4aa0-9f32-252cc83b5378 17th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities - https://www.slough.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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