--- title: "CPU 1921 Involvement, Empowerment and Advocacy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fc2410a0-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc2410a0-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc2410a0-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc2410a0-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2016-11-18" --- # CPU 1921 Involvement, Empowerment and Advocacy Services Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc2410a0-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc2410a0-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc2410a0-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Nottingham City Council is currently managing a public procurement process titled "CPU 1921 Involvement, Empowerment and Advocacy Services." This tender is classified under the health and social work services industry category, specifically focusing on delivering services to support individuals with multiple and complex needs in the D2N2 area, which includes Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with a submission deadline set for 2nd September 2016. The contract will begin on 1st October 2016 and extend for three years, ending on 30th September 2019. The maximum contract value is £86,250, and the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for wider participation from interested organisations. This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in social services, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable populations, including individuals facing homelessness, mental health challenges, substance abuse issues, and domestic violence. Businesses that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly well-suited for their capabilities. Engaging in this contract not only aids in business growth but also contributes to a critical social cause, enhancing the wellbeing and empowerment of those in need across the D2N2 LEP area. ## Notice INVOLVEMENT, EMPOWERMENT AND ADVOCACY SERVICE FOR THE BBO OPPORTUNITY AND CHANGE PROGRAMME IN D2N2 Nottingham City Council will be acting on behalf of Framework for the purposes of this tender. Framework has been awarded PS4.634m worth of funding to lead a partnership of 31 organisations to deliver a Big Lottery Fund/ESF Building Better Opportunities programme to support people with multiple and complex needs in the D2N2 LEP area (Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire). The participants in the programme will be living with two or more of the following conditions: homelessness, an enduring mental health condition, a history of offending, an issue with drugs or alcohol, or domestic violence. An opportunity has arisen for an agency with the appropriate skills and expertise to join the partnership to deliver involvement, empowerment and advocacy services in support of programme participants. The successful bidder will join the partnership to work partners and participants across the D2N2 area during the three year period beginning 1st October 2016. More information about Opportunity and Change is available at: www.frameworkha.org/opportunityandchange During the period of the contract (2016-19) the provider is required to work with at least 650 people with multiple and complex needs aged 18+ across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire who are being supported by the Opportunity and Change programme. The activity has three components: 1. Involvement a) To lead and manage two quarterly participant meetings (one for participants in Derby/Derbyshire; the other for participants in Nottingham/Nottinghamshire), including * setting up and publicising meetings to ensure attendance * running the meetings in an interesting and engaging way to ensure engagement * providing a feedback process which enables the calibration of participants' engagement and enjoyment following up with minutes * ensuring that action points are carried out and reporting back * acting on the feedback from a separate feedback service. b) To be proactive in attending events at which to promote the value of involvement c) To support the activities of the * Evaluation Lead - who is conducting a research project to determine the social return on investment * The Peer Mentor Coordinator by encouraging participants to take part in research and volunteer as Peer Mentors. 2. Empowerment To provide individual packages of coaching/mentoring to enable participants to have the skills and confidence to contribute effectively at project board meetings 3. Advocacy To establish a procedure for the hearing of complaints by participants and to support participants through the process. The contract duration will be for a period of three years from 2016-2019 and contract value for this service will be a maximum of PS86,250 for the three year period. Apply at: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0d6abef-18c1-47ce-8d91-f9017b51136c | | 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 | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £86,250 | | 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 | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG2 3NG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham East | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0d6abef-18c1-47ce-8d91-f9017b51136c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0d6abef-18c1-47ce-8d91-f9017b51136c 5th August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d44d1110-ed5a-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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