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title: "WP3430 - Care Act Advocacy Service - AWARD"
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# WP3430 - Care Act Advocacy Service - AWARD

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6bd1f2f-a309-4f56-af85-f52ad8a287f2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "WP3430 - Care Act Advocacy Service" is being managed by Walsall Council e-Tendering. The project aims to appoint a single provider responsible for delivering comprehensive advocacy services to individuals eligible under the Care Act 2014. This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and is set to occur within the West Midlands region, specifically Walsall (WS1 1TP). The procurement was executed through an open procedure, with the contract period commencing on 1st October 2018 and concluding on 30th September 2020. The total contract value is £234,455.33, with the winning bidder, Advocacy Matters, scheduled for an award announcement made on 12th September 2018.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses offering advocacy or social services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with experience in delivering high-quality advocacy, especially those able to support diverse communication needs, will be well-placed to meet the requirements outlined by Walsall Council. Engaging in this type of procurement can enhance business visibility and foster partnerships with public sector entities, ultimately contributing to growth in this sector.

## Notice

Walsall Council is looking to appoint a single Care Act Advocacy Provider to deliver a seamless service to users who are eligible for independent advocacy support under the Care Act 2014. The provider will work in partnership with relevant statutory, independent and voluntary bodies to deliver high quality instructed and non-instructed advocacy to people with a wide variety of communication needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/401ea973-47b4-4de5-96e2-5dc94784cef5 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £234,455 |
| 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 | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVOCACY MATTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85321000 - Administrative social services
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2018 at 14:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/401ea973-47b4-4de5-96e2-5dc94784cef5
- 17 Oct 2018 at 14:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/401ea973-47b4-4de5-96e2-5dc94784cef5
- 17 Oct 2018 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/401ea973-47b4-4de5-96e2-5dc94784cef5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/401ea973-47b4-4de5-96e2-5dc94784cef5
  17th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.walsall.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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