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title: "Independent Information, Advice and Advocacy Service to Support Independent Living [3854319]"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02dec1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION - PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE BOARD HSCB"
published: "2022-02-07"
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# Independent Information, Advice and Advocacy Service to Support Independent Living [3854319]

Buyer: BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION - PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE BOARD HSCB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02dec1

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## Summary

The Business Services Organisation - Procurement and Logistics Service, acting on behalf of the Health and Social Care Board in Northern Ireland, has completed a procurement process for an Independent Information, Advice and Advocacy Service to Support Independent Living. This contract, valued up to £3,080,400, is categorised under health and social work services and follows an open procurement method. The service aims to assist users and carers with financial management and access to support services related to Self Directed Support and the Independent Living Fund. The initiative was actively supported from its planning stages and reached completion with the contract being signed on 27 January 2022.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, especially those specialising in advocacy, training, and support services. Companies that can provide independent information and advice, alongside robust training capabilities for health and social care professionals, would be well-positioned to engage with such contracts. The potential for contract extensions further underscores the opportunity for sustained business growth in this market.

## Notice

The service to be procured includes - providing independent Information, Advice, and Advocacy to Service Users and Carers in Northern Ireland regarding managing finance and organising support services in relation to Self Directed Support (SDS) and the Independent Living Fund (ILF). Provide independent Information and Advice to Service Users and Carers to help them understand their role as an employer. Provide independent Information, training and awareness sessions to Health and Social Care Trust (HSCT) staff and students and other relevant networks and organisations engaging with individuals with an interest in Self Directed Support (SDS) and the Independent Living Fund (ILF). Take an active role in the promotion of SDS and policy development related to independent living. Liaise with HSCTs to explore the range of options available to Service Users and Carers in relation to SDS. Facilitate access to a range of accredited insurance and Payroll Services that can be engaged by Service Users and Carers. 'Facilitate access' in this case means to signpost or refer Service Users and Carers to such a Payroll Service on a neutral and non-biased basis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service to be procured includes - providing independent Information, Advice, and Advocacy to Service Users and Carers in Northern Ireland regarding managing finance and organising support services in relation to Self Directed Support (SDS) and the Independent Living Fund (ILF). Provide independent Information and Advice to Service Users and Carers to help them understand their role as an employer. Provide independent Information, training and awareness sessions to Health and Social Care Trust (HSCT) staff and students and other relevant networks and organisations engaging with individuals with an interest in Self Directed Support (SDS) and the Independent Living Fund (ILF). Take an active role in the promotion of SDS and policy development related to independent living. Liaise with HSCTs to explore the range of options available to Service Users and Carers in relation to SDS. Facilitate access to a range of accredited insurance and Payroll Services that can be engaged by Service Users and Carers. 'Facilitate access' in this case means to signpost or refer Service Users and Carers to such a Payroll Service on a neutral and non-biased basis. Additional information: The total value of the procurement in II.1.7) has been calculated on the basis of the following - an initial contract period of 3 years,. plus provision to extend the contract for 2x12 month periods. The value also includes a potential increase in services of 40% and the. provision in Section 18 of the B Document Specification to further extend by 3 x 6 months; This brings the potential overall value of this. contract to 3,080,400 GBP..

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003392-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,080,817 |
| Lots value | £3,080,817 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,080,400 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION - PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE BOARD HSCB |
| Additional buyers | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION - PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE BOARD; REGIONAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE BOARD |
| Locality | ARMAGH |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT61 7PR |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING N.I. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2022 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003392-2022
- 5 Nov 2021 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027870-2021
- 9 Sep 2021 at 08:35 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022354-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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