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title: "TD1390 - Consultation for an Integrated Advocacy Service"
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# TD1390 - Consultation for an Integrated Advocacy Service

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eef61955-f52e-42ad-afb5-ce18f5713b0b

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns Derby City Council, which is seeking to establish an Integrated Advocacy Service under the title "TD1390 - Consultation for an Integrated Advocacy Service." This service falls under the social work services category and is located in Derby, East Midlands, England. Currently, the procurement is at the planning stage, with a key milestone being the engagement end date set for 3rd December 2018. The council is not inviting tenders at this stage but is gathering feedback to enhance the eventual procurement process.

This consultation presents a significant opportunity for community and social service organisations, especially those specialising in advocacy for vulnerable adults and statutory support. Businesses that can deliver integrated service solutions or form consortia to meet the Council’s requirements would be particularly well-suited to participate. As the consultation aims to refine the service offering based on market insights, proactive engagement from relevant stakeholders could lead to a more aligned and successful procurement outcome.

## Notice

The Council will be seeking a single provider or consortia of providers with a lead contracting organisation to deliver an independent integrated advocacy service hub with a single point of entry for anybody requiring and who meets the relevant eligibility criteria for statutory advocacy support in Derby City and a specialist advocacy service to support the needs of the Care Act and for vulnerable adults of working age who are not eligible for statutory advocacy. This consultation is not an invitation to tender. The Council, as the contracting authority, is issuing this request for information and feedback only, in order to assess the reaction of the market, secure feedback to improve the service, so that our potential procurement process is more focussed and efficient.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a703231-06c2-49ad-b9f4-12f14c4f5692 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2018 at 15:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a703231-06c2-49ad-b9f4-12f14c4f5692

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a703231-06c2-49ad-b9f4-12f14c4f5692
  28th November 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29689671-8115-4eda-a97f-2f84a62b56d4
  Consultation Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3235d34-ff39-4437-829d-ebffcb8728d9
  Draft Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fbc3d6e-c502-42af-9d95-03d902b407f2
  Service User Volumes

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