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title: "Disability Engagement Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cd617f13-d467-4f05-8564-b04d9544e800"
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buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-08-20"
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# Disability Engagement Service

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd617f13-d467-4f05-8564-b04d9544e800

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## Summary

Somerset County Council is inviting tenders for the "Disability Engagement Service" aimed at empowering the Disabled Community in Somerset and ensuring their voices are heard in various forums. This active tender falls under the health and social work services category and utilizes an open procurement method. The tender was published on 20th August 2020, with a submission deadline set for 11th September 2020. The contract will commence on 1st October 2021 and will run until 30th September 2023, with a total contract value of £93,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the social services sector, particularly those specialising in community engagement, advocacy, and support services for disabled individuals. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply, given the focus on inclusivity and community-driven outcomes in the procurement process. Engaging in this procurement can enhance your organisation's reputation while contributing positively to the local community's needs.

## Notice

To provide a route to support and empower those from the Disabled Community in Somerset to get their voice heard in consultation and engagement activities. It would also provide support for the community to get themselves heard in wider forums. It would also identify potential areas of concern from the Disabled Community to inform future commissioning of services and organisational understanding of the needs and concerns of the Disabled Community in Somerset.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbccef9a-8fe8-4eb4-a855-f84db23eb8e7 |
| 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 | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2020 at 17:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbccef9a-8fe8-4eb4-a855-f84db23eb8e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbccef9a-8fe8-4eb4-a855-f84db23eb8e7
  20th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=74e9eacd-03e3-ea11-8104-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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