--- title: "All Age Advocacy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e08408d9-3158-4e01-95e7-a568218df10c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e08408d9-3158-4e01-95e7-a568218df10c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e08408d9-3158-4e01-95e7-a568218df10c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e08408d9-3158-4e01-95e7-a568218df10c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-16" --- # All Age Advocacy Services Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e08408d9-3158-4e01-95e7-a568218df10c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e08408d9-3158-4e01-95e7-a568218df10c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e08408d9-3158-4e01-95e7-a568218df10c.json) ## Summary Milton Keynes City Council has announced an open tender for the provision of All Age Advocacy Services. The procurement process is divided into three separate lots: Lot 1 for Advocacy Services for Children, Lot 2 for Advocacy Services for Adults, and Lot 3 combining both previous lots. The tender falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, and the deadline for submission is 12 Noon on 17th February 2025. The services are to be delivered within the South East region of the United Kingdom at postal code MK9 3EJ. The contract period begins on 1st July 2025 and ends on 30th June 2028, with submission guided by an open procedure above the threshold. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in social work and related services, to expand their portfolio by supplying advocacy services to the council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making it ideal for organisations looking to establish or grow their footprint in public sector contracts. The flexibility to bid for one or more lots can cater to diverse business capabilities and strategies, with an emphasis on efficiency savings for comprehensive bids. All interested suppliers are urged to express interest and access full tender documentation through the council’s e-tendering portal. ## Notice Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of All Age Advocacy Services. The procurement will be split into 3 separate lots: - Lot 1 - Advocacy Services for Children - Lot 2 - Advocacy Services for Adults - Lot 3 - Both Lot 1 and Lot 2 Combined Bidders may bid for any one or two or all three lots. Bidders should clearly state which Lot(s) they are bidding for by completing document 2 "Lot Confirmation Form. If bidding for all 3 lots, please complete bid for both Lots and upload your pricing schedule for Lot 3. The Council would expect to see an efficiency saving if you are bidding for Lot 3: Both Lots 1 and Lot 2 Combined. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Suppliers will be notified by email, and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for this tender. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12 Noon on the 17th February 2025. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website. Please do not engage with any persons in the Council via email or phone regarding this tender. Additional information: For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da786f5-61f1-4995-9461-6a65fac0e27f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 | | 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 3EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation ## Release History - 16 Jan 2025 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da786f5-61f1-4995-9461-6a65fac0e27f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da786f5-61f1-4995-9461-6a65fac0e27f 16th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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