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title: "All-Age Advocacy Services"
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buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL"
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# All-Age Advocacy Services

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e47bccb1-afac-4758-b34e-bf4c2593483b

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking qualified advocacy providers to tender for all-age advocacy services. This procurement, classified under health and social work services (CPV 85000000), is open for expressions of interest with a deadline on 22nd November 2024. The contract will commence on 1st April 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2028, with an option to extend for a further two years. This tender process follows an open procedure above the threshold, and it involves two lots: one dedicated to adult services and another to children's services. Providers can bid for one or both lots. The services will be delivered in England, and the opportunity is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the health and social care sector. Companies that specialise in advocacy services for both adults and children are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The possibility of extending the contract term provides a stable and long-term engagement with Southend-on-Sea City Council. The open procedure allows for wide competition, making it an advantageous opportunity for firms aiming to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector. Successful bidders will have the chance to contribute meaningfully to the community while securing a steady revenue stream.

## Notice

Southend-on-Sea City Council is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified Advocacy providers to tender for an all-age Advocacy service for a contract to start on 1st April 2025 and end of 31st March 2028 with an option to extend for a further two years or any part thereof, subject to the discretion of the Council, continued funding and provider performance. The contract consists of two lots: one for adult's and one for children's. Providers may bid for one lot, or both lots. The tender documents can be accessed on Proactis with the reference DN745827 https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9db0d82-ecb8-4a4a-9ef4-bb5b8d7bdcb8 |
| 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 | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2024 at 18:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9db0d82-ecb8-4a4a-9ef4-bb5b8d7bdcb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9db0d82-ecb8-4a4a-9ef4-bb5b8d7bdcb8
  23rd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southend.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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