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title: "THE ADVOCACY SERVICE HUB"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW"
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# THE ADVOCACY SERVICE HUB

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d82d43a2-176c-402e-be3f-ae79e4029c78

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hounslow is currently undertaking a public procurement process for "The Advocacy Service Hub," a project aimed at supporting vulnerable individuals in the community. This initiative falls within the health and social work services industry category and is based in Hounslow, England. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, with the tender published on 17 August 2020. The tender period is set to end on 18 September 2020, while the contract itself is expected to commence on 1 January 2021 and continue until 31 December 2024. The total budget for this procurement is £1,268,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy services, health and social support, and community engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process, as the buying organisation encourages their participation. Companies that can provide independent advocacy services, mental health support, and care-related advice will find this contract aligns closely with their offerings, thus enhancing their potential for growth within the public sector.

## Notice

The Advocacy Service Hub will support vulnerable individuals to: * live independently for longer in the community and ensure they are able to maximise their independence, choice and control and empower them to actively participate in the community * have easy access to information, advice and signposting to enable them to make decisions about their own care and support needs. The Advocacy Service Hub will comprise the following statutory advocacy functions: Element A - Independent Mental Health Advocacy Service Element B - Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy and Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) Relevant Person Representative (RPR) Element C - Care Act & Generic Advocacy Element D - Independent NHS Complaints Advocacy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a65eda7-f558-4c79-8da2-0fde03993b0a |
| 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 | 17 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,268,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW |
| Locality | HOUNSLOW |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW3 3EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Hounslow |
| Electoral ward | Hounslow West |
| Westminster constituency | Feltham and Heston |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2020 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a65eda7-f558-4c79-8da2-0fde03993b0a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a65eda7-f558-4c79-8da2-0fde03993b0a
  17th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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