--- title: "Early Intervention & Prevention (EIP) - Advocacy Services 2015" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e04805df-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e04805df-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e04805df-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e04805df-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Early Intervention & Prevention (EIP) - Advocacy Services 2015 Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e04805df-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e04805df-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e04805df-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Leicester City Council is currently conducting a procurement process titled "Early Intervention & Prevention (EIP) - Advocacy Services 2015". This tender falls under the social work services industry category and is located in Leicester City, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 1st April 2016 and conclude on 31st March 2021. The tender submission deadline was on 9th November 2015, with a minimum value estimated at £975,780 and a total contract value of £1,138,410. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for wider participation. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy services, particularly those that cater to vulnerable groups and individuals with complex needs. Companies focused on social care, mental health support, or community services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The inclusion of multiple lots in the tender indicates that there may be various niches within the market, enabling small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage effectively. These services aim to provide critical support for adults and young people in transition, thus fostering significant community impact and business growth. ## Notice The delivery of independent Advocacy services to adults (aged 18+) plus young people in transition (preparing for adulthood), resident in Leicester City who are vulnerable, disabled or have complex needs and who receive, are being assessed for, or are entitled to receive services from the Council's Adult Social Care division. The service will be provided to eligible adults who would need advocacy support to enable them to be heard, to secure their rights and get services they need The service requirements are described more fully in the Service Specification and consist of 4 Lots as follows: Lot 1: Combined service for Older People, Physical Disability and other Vulnerable Adult Group and the Independent Complaints Advocacy Service (ICAS) NHS Complaints Lot 2: Advocacy Services for People with Mental Health needs Lot 3: Advocacy Services for People with Learning Disabilities and Group Advocacy to support the Partnership Arrangements Lot 4: Carers Advocacy Service The procurement being undertaken is in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU Article 74, Health and Social Services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b780cbd-10ad-4dca-8333-f4709fa0bc37 | | 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 | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,138,410 | | 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 6TH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b780cbd-10ad-4dca-8333-f4709fa0bc37 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b780cbd-10ad-4dca-8333-f4709fa0bc37 12th October 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leicester:-Health-and-social-work-services./46H22V9NNS Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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