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title: "Blackpool Advocacy Hub 2017"
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# Blackpool Advocacy Hub 2017

Buyer: BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e19545d1-0635-4302-9035-a860dd01cfb0

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## Summary

Blackpool Borough Council is seeking a provider for the "Blackpool Advocacy Hub 2017," a contract that focuses on delivering Advocacy services for both adults and children residing in Blackpool. This initiative consolidates various Advocacy services into a single contract to improve coordination and accessibility, targeting individuals with health and social care needs. This tender was published on 16th February 2017, with a tender period that ended on 15th March 2017. The total value of the contract is £244,000 for services that fall under the health and social work category. The contract period is set to commence on 25th July 2017 and conclude on 24th July 2020, following an open procurement method. 

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in health and social work services. Businesses that have expertise in providing advocacy, particularly for vulnerable populations such as those with learning difficulties, mental health issues, and other support needs, would be well-positioned to compete. Partnering with organisations experienced in these areas may also enhance their strength in potentially securing future contracts as the demand for integrated advocacy services continues to rise in the region.

## Notice

Blackpool Council seeks to appoint one provider of Advocacy services under a single contract which will coverall Advocacy provision in Blackpool. This will bring Advocacy services for adults and children together under a single contract to create a "Single Point of Access" to Advocacy Services through the "Blackpool Advocacy Hub". The aim is for a more coordinated and joined up Advocacy Service to deliver all Independent Advocacy for eligible adults, children and young people with health and social care needs (comprising adults with learning difficulties, mental health problems, physical and sensory, autistic spectrum conditions and older people, looked after children) living in Blackpool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71155e84-7622-492b-9e6c-2e86bbc131da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Jul 2017 - 24 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £244,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,220,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMPOWERMENT CHARITY LANCASHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2017 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71155e84-7622-492b-9e6c-2e86bbc131da
- 16 Feb 2017 at 11:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaeab3ca-d7ea-474b-9de1-bf7968f6d349

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71155e84-7622-492b-9e6c-2e86bbc131da
  5th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaeab3ca-d7ea-474b-9de1-bf7968f6d349
  16th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2097ec0e-fbf1-e611-80dc-005056b64545
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