--- title: "Provision of Advocacy Services - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d74020f1-0b2c-483a-91ad-22562c11a8c8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d74020f1-0b2c-483a-91ad-22562c11a8c8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d74020f1-0b2c-483a-91ad-22562c11a8c8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d74020f1-0b2c-483a-91ad-22562c11a8c8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-24" --- # Provision of Advocacy Services - AWARD Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d74020f1-0b2c-483a-91ad-22562c11a8c8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d74020f1-0b2c-483a-91ad-22562c11a8c8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d74020f1-0b2c-483a-91ad-22562c11a8c8.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of Advocacy Services, which falls under the health and social work services category. This procurement process used an open procedure and concluded with the award on 23rd March 2021. The contract period is set to run from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023, with the contract valued at £289,484. Services must be delivered to residents in the West Midlands, primarily focusing on empowering service users through various advocacy frameworks outlined in the Care Act 2014 and related legislation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy or social care services, particularly those with a thorough understanding of health and social legislation. Companies that can provide Care Act Advocacy, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, and similar services, may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises may enhance their offerings through collaboration or proposal submissions that meet the rigorous standards set by the procurement authority. ## Notice ASC091 - Provision of Advocacy Services Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council invites tenders for the provision of Advocacy Services to provide high-quality advocacy support to Service Users. The Services are a vital part of ensuring people are effectively supported with health and social care and other needs, and the processes and decisions in relation to these. This will ensure that the Service User's voice or best interests are at the heart of any decisions made. There will be general requirements for all advocacy services, and: 1. Care Act Advocacy 2. Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy / Deprivation of Liberty (IMCA/ IMCA DoLS) and Relevant Paid Person Representatives (RPPR) 3. Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) and Inpatient Mental Health Advocacy 4. Independent Complaints Advocacy (ICAS) 5. Generic Advocacy The successful contractor will be required to deliver Advocacy Services in compliance with legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Amendment Act 2005 and the Amendment Act 2019, Mental Health Act 1983 and NHS and Social Care Act 2012, and to support and empower Service Users to meet key outcomes: to improve their voice, independence and opportunities. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Wednesday 30th December 2020 at 12:00 noon ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/071b2d8f-1304-44a8-83a4-9738185402db | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Mar 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £289,484 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 9EN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | POHWER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85321000 - Administrative social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 24 Mar 2021 at 11:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/071b2d8f-1304-44a8-83a4-9738185402db - 24 Mar 2021 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/071b2d8f-1304-44a8-83a4-9738185402db ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/071b2d8f-1304-44a8-83a4-9738185402db 24th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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