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title: "Independent Advocacy Services"
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# Independent Advocacy Services

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcb48193-fb3d-4f73-82aa-15ca87a74e0a

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## Summary

The West Northamptonshire Council is inviting tenders for Independent Advocacy Services. This procurement falls under the services category and involves the provision of advocacy services across West Northamptonshire to support individuals in expressing their wishes and being involved in decision-making processes with the local authority. The estimated contract value is £443,236.42. The tender deadline is April 21, 2023, and the contract period is from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2025.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses providing guidance and counselling services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to apply. Interested parties can access detailed information and submit their applications through the In-tend portal. The procurement method is an open procedure, offering a chance for relevant businesses to contribute and deliver person-centered advocacy services meeting legislative requirements and being cost-effective.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking one organisation to provide Independent Advocacy services across West Northamptonshire. Local Authorities have a duty to involve people in decisions made about them and their care and support. No matter how complex a person's needs, Local Authorities are required to help people express their wishes and feelings, support them in weighing up their options, and assist them in making their own decisions during the assessment, care planning, review processes, and also including safeguarding enquiries. The service will enable people who have substantial difficulty being involved in the key processes and interactions with the local authority to be supported in that involvement as fully as possible, and where necessary be represented by an advocate who speaks on their behalf. It will ensure that people's wishes, feelings and needs are at the heart of the assessment, care planning and review processes and will focus on the presenting issue, be person-centered, delivered in line with relevant legislation and guidance and be resource and cost effective. Additional information: Apply through In tend portal only . https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/wnc Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a1711b-25bb-4ba1-a204-f5652d8c07c2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £443,236 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2023 at 21:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a1711b-25bb-4ba1-a204-f5652d8c07c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a1711b-25bb-4ba1-a204-f5652d8c07c2
  20th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/wnc

## Provenance

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