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title: "The Provision of Statutory Advocacy Services"
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buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# The Provision of Statutory Advocacy Services

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5b21be3-1858-4f4c-8f0a-18972f92d7e7

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire County Council is seeking tenders for "The Provision of Statutory Advocacy Services," aimed at delivering an independent advocacy service in compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 2007, and the Care Act 2014. This procurement is classified under health and social work services and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 10th February 2017. The contract will commence on 1st September 2017, lasting for three years, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The service will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom and follows an open procurement method.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in advocacy services and an understanding of relevant legislation. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in statutory advocacy and a commitment to meeting the needs of service users will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement can enhance providers' visibility in the sector and potentially lead to long-term contracts, thereby fostering growth and service expansion.

## Notice

This service is for the provision of an independent advocacy service for Buckinghamshire that meets the statutory requirements placed on local authorities under the following legislation: * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) under Mental Capacity Act 2005 * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) under Mental Health Act 2007 * Care Act Advocacy under Care Act 2014. The successful provider must fully understand the principle legislation and statutory requirements relating to the provision of independent advocacy. The provider must keep up to date on related judgements and consultations and their implications and applications to the service The contract is for a period of three years commencing on 1st September 2017. There is an option to extend for a further 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8f829fe-3ba7-436d-8877-7a0422b07258 |
| 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 | 5 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2017 at 13:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8f829fe-3ba7-436d-8877-7a0422b07258

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8f829fe-3ba7-436d-8877-7a0422b07258
  5th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1bbe887d-eca4-4302-b651-6bd546dc57cc
  OJEY Contract Notice
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=611e6692-5bc7-e611-8118-000c29c9ba21&p=edea52dc-7be0-e511-810e-000c29c9ba21

## Notice URLs

- http://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk

## Provenance

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