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title: "Provision of an Advocacy Service"
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# Provision of an Advocacy Service

Buyer: ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce229e62-8a32-44f0-9f1c-99c43c3078f0

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council, which has successfully awarded a contract for the "Provision of an Advocacy Service" within the health and social work services sector. The tender, conducted through an open procedure, has a total contract value of £610,000, with a minimum value of £305,000. The contract commenced on 1st April 2021 and will conclude on 31st March 2023. This procurement was completed with the contract award notice published on 26th May 2021, following the tender period that ended on 4th February 2021. The service is aimed at supporting vulnerable individuals in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in advocacy and support services for vulnerable populations. Companies that focus on mental health, learning disabilities, and social care services would find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this type of work not only allows for business growth but also contributes to the empowerment of individuals in need, aligning with social responsibility initiatives.

## Notice

The primary aim of the service is to ensure that independent advocacy is in place for vulnerable people who meet the eligibility criteria. Categories of need for people accessing the service are likely to include adults with a learning disability, autism, mental health condition, dementia, cognitive impairment or acquired brain injury. People in caring roles and children approaching a transition from Children's to Adult's Services may also be eligible to access the service. All practicable steps will be taken for vulnerable people to be empowered and to have their voices heard.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a69c8a63-834c-43ca-90cc-c45cb1087444 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £610,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £604,002 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOGETHER FOR MENTAL WELLBEING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 May 2021 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a69c8a63-834c-43ca-90cc-c45cb1087444

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a69c8a63-834c-43ca-90cc-c45cb1087444
  26th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4562e9e5-fb50-eb11-8106-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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