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title: "Advocacy Services CPU1689"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e02cb076-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Advocacy Services CPU1689

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e02cb076-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Oxfordshire County Council is currently conducting a tender titled "Advocacy Services CPU1689", aimed at providing comprehensive advocacy services within Oxfordshire. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically guidance services (CPV code 85312310). The tender period concluded on 6th November 2015, with the contract period running from 1st April 2016 to 1st April 2019. The estimated contract value ranges from £1.7 million to £2.2 million, and the services are expected to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health and advocacy services, particularly those able to deliver independent testimony and support for NHS complaints, mental health advocacy, and care planning. Companies that can establish a strong proposal for statutory and non-statutory advocacy services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, aligning with the needs of the local NHS and ensuring robust support for vulnerable populations.

## Notice

The Advocacy Services in Oxfordshire will consist of 5 key services incorporating statutory and non-statutory provision: Independent Mental Health Advocacy (commissioned on behalf of the local NHS) Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy Independent Care Act Advocacy includes Individual Case Advocacy NHS Complaints Service (commissioned on behalf of the local NHS) Additional information: Please see tender documents Oxfordshire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f7140dc-f7ff-4efd-8604-f66afdc2ca13 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 1 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,200,000 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f7140dc-f7ff-4efd-8604-f66afdc2ca13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f7140dc-f7ff-4efd-8604-f66afdc2ca13
  9th October 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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