---
title: "Advocacy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fc02"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fc02.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MERSEY CARE NHS TRUST"
published: "2022-01-06"
---

# Advocacy Services

Buyer: MERSEY CARE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fc02

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the Mersey Care NHS Trust, which is seeking tenders for "Advocacy Services" aimed at providing Independent Patient Advocacy Services and Independent Mental Health Advocacy Services specifically for patients within secure and specialist learning disability services. The tender is classified under the guidance services category and carries a contract value of £1,389,000. The submission deadline has been updated to 31 January 2022, at 12:30 PM, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The services are to be delivered in Liverpool, UK, and the contract duration is set for 1080 days.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in advocacy, counselling, and guidance services. Companies that can demonstrate experience in providing tailored support for individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs are well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement could enable businesses to expand their reach and influence in the public sector, helping to improve patient outcomes while fostering growth through meaningful community engagement.

## Notice

The Provision of Independent Patient Advocacy Services and Independent Mental Health Advocacy Services for patients in secure and specialist learning disability services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of Independent Patient Advocacy Services and Independent Mental Health Advocacy Services for patients in secure and specialist learning disability services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000300-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,389,000 |
| Lots value | £1,389,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEY CARE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L34 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | St Michaels |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2022 at 11:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000300-2022
- 6 Jan 2022 at 10:51 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000291-2022
- 1 Dec 2021 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029836-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=41096&B=NHSSBS
- https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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