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title: "Independent Health Complaints Advocacy"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d8d34363-ad18-42d7-881f-410b19e9c927"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-03-03"
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# Independent Health Complaints Advocacy

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8d34363-ad18-42d7-881f-410b19e9c927

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire County Council is currently seeking bids for an Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service as part of an open procurement process. The contract is set to start on 1st September 2017 and will span three years, with the potential for a one-year extension. The tender period concludes on 6th April 2017. This procurement falls under the health services industry category and will cover the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy and health services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given their capacity to provide tailored services to individuals navigating health complaints. Participating in this project could enhance their visibility within the health sector and foster partnerships with local government, potentially leading to further opportunities in similar areas.

## Notice

Buckinghamshire County Council, needs to procure an Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service. The independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service in Buckinghamshire will ensure that independent advocacy skills are used to provide practical support and direction to Clients, in order to assist them in finding a resolution to their complaint about Health Services. Buckinghamshire County Council is looking to award a contract for a period of 3 years, with the option for a further extension of 12 months.The Council intends to let one contract to cover its whole geographical area. The contract start date is 1st September 2017. The Council is of the opinion that TUPE will apply to this contract. Additional information: Please access all documents and correspond via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal: http://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b0ec05c-c9f4-4236-a5ff-27868b6e50bf |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1YG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2017 at 10:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b0ec05c-c9f4-4236-a5ff-27868b6e50bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b0ec05c-c9f4-4236-a5ff-27868b6e50bf
  3rd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk

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