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title: "Provision of an Advocacy Service"
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buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN"
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# Provision of an Advocacy Service

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf432fa0-5b38-45db-984b-15edf9605a84

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## Summary

The Blackburn with Darwen Council is currently undertaking a public procurement process for the "Provision of an Advocacy Service," aimed at consolidating various advocacy services related to mental capacity and health. This tender falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The open procedure is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 18th February 2021. The resulting contract will commence on 1st April 2021 and will span a duration of three years, with a total budget of £59,000.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in advocacy and related social services. Businesses that possess experience in statutory advocacy, mental health services, and client support are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender can enhance your business's visibility in the social care sector while contributing positively to community welfare initiatives in the region.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement is to consolidate statutory advocacy provision for Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Independent Mental Health Advocacy, Care Act Advocacy and a Single Point of access into one provision, with Independent Health Complaints Advocacy as a separate but aligned provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55aca5db-0d10-437f-b082-ce4f01e37ef1 |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,000 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB2 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2021 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55aca5db-0d10-437f-b082-ce4f01e37ef1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55aca5db-0d10-437f-b082-ce4f01e37ef1
  19th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b2d4eb2f-4e5a-eb11-8106-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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