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title: "P0793 - Provision of Advocacy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ee84"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
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# P0793 - Provision of Advocacy Services

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ee84

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Birmingham City Council procuring Advocacy Services under the title "P0793 - Provision of Advocacy Services." This initiative falls within the health and social work services industry and is located in Birmingham, UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period running until 3rd December 2021. The estimated contract value is £9,800,000, and the successful provider will be awarded for a contract period of up to five years, with options for extension up to two additional years based on performance and requirements.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those offering advocacy and support solutions. Companies that can demonstrate flexibility in service delivery and engagement with diverse stakeholders, as well as those with local expertise, would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The emphasis on a unified case management system and the potential for partnership working with various agencies further presents opportunities for collaboration and growth in service provision within Birmingham.

## Notice

For the provision of Advocacy Services.The service will offer a single door access to all Advocacy Services and triaged accordingly. Clients identified for the statutory service will meet the required criteria. The Provider shall ensure a referral process is in place to capture the information required to accept the referral and provide feedback to the referring agency. Referrals will be made via the Local Authority; NHS Trust; CCG and Self-referral.The Provider will work proactively to reduce barriers to access the service and will work flexibly, employing different engagement approaches, engaging with key stakeholders.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provider will work proactively to reduce barriers to access the service and will work flexibly, employing different engagement approaches, engaging with key stakeholders.In order to fulfil the requirements of this service the following principles will be applied:* Individuals have a single point of access to advice and assistance relating to advocacy support* A unified case management system detailing number of advocacy/management hours during the contract period* Diversity competence in service delivery* The provider will have expertise in local service provision in order to offer an appropriate response to citizens of Birmingham* Providers will ensure that the breath of expertise required to deliver advocacy services will be provided either in-house or through collaboration with other expert agencies* All provision is designed for flexibility of support, including the use Information Technology where appropriate* Emphasis on partnership working, including statutory and non-statutory services.

Options: Option to extend for up to an additional 2 years subject to requirements and satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009560-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POHWER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2022 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009560-2022
- 21 Oct 2021 at 12:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026391-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.finditinbirmingham.com
- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- http://www.pohwer.net
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

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