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title: "Self-Employed Independent Advocacy (7)"
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# Self-Employed Independent Advocacy (7)

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5c2b4ea-e4a0-4c6a-b777-f5b87aedc4e6

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Liverpool City Council, which has issued a tender titled "Self-Employed Independent Advocacy (7)." This project falls under the health and social work services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Currently, the procurement stage is active, with a tender period that is set to close on 30th November 2018. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st February 2019 and will run until 31st January 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing wide participation from interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advocacy services, particularly those that focus on supporting looked after children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, as they are deemed suitable for this tender. Engaging in this contract can enable these businesses to expand their services and enhance their market presence within the health and social care sector.

## Notice

The aim of the service is to provide an Independent Advocacy Service for Looked After Children to enable the Local Authority to fulfil its statutory duties under the Children Act 1989.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0a0da37-c047-4575-b220-e0ab35f8ead7 |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2018 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0a0da37-c047-4575-b220-e0ab35f8ead7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0a0da37-c047-4575-b220-e0ab35f8ead7
  12th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk

## Provenance

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