--- title: "West Berkshire Adult Advocacy Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a4fb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03a4fb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a4fb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a4fb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2023-02-11" --- # West Berkshire Adult Advocacy Services Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a4fb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03a4fb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a4fb.json) ## Summary The West Berkshire District Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of West Berkshire Adult Advocacy Services. The contract is divided into two lots focusing on different advocacy services. Lot 1 includes Healthwatch, NHS Complaints, and Learning Disability Partnership Board services, while Lot 2 covers Independent Mental Capacity Advocate and related advocacy services. The total value of the contract is £2,618,832 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 13th March 2023. The contract involves written submissions and has a bid validity period of 120 days. The tender opening date is set for 14th March 2023. This tender opportunity from the West Berkshire District Council offers a chance for businesses providing social work and health services to compete for providing advocacy services in the specified areas. Companies specializing in advocacy, healthcare, and social work services would be well-suited to participate in this tender. The contract also includes potential renewal options, creating a possibility for long-term partnerships with the Council. As the tender process progresses through the stages, successful bidders stand to gain a significant foothold in delivering essential advocacy services to the community as part of this procurement initiative. ## Notice The Council is tendering a contract for West Berkshire Adult Advocacy Services in two lots:Lot 1: Healthwatch, NHS Complaints, Learning Disability Partnership Board (LDPB).Lot 2: Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA), including Relevant Person's Paid Representative (RPPR), Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA), Safeguarding advocacy and Care Act advocacyLot 1The Healthwatch Service for West Berkshire will be the independent consumer champion for patients, all those using health and social care services and carers, as well as the wider public, ensuring that the views and feedback from patients, Service Users and carers are an integral part of local commissioning across health and social care. The work of Healthwatch services in West Berkshire will help to achieve the nationally stated aims of ensuring: * People are at the heart of all health and social care services;* Health and social care outcomes in England are among the best in the world; and there is promotion of ### Lot Information Lot 1: Healthwatch, NHS Complaints, Learning Disability Partnership Board (LDPB) The Council is tendering a contract for West Berkshire Adult Advocacy Services in two lots:Lot 1: Healthwatch, NHS Complaints, Learning Disability Partnership Board (LDPB).Lot 2: Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA), including Relevant Person's Paid Representative (RPPR), Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA), Safeguarding advocacy and Care Act advocacy Renewal: There is potential for a three year extension provision. Lot 2: Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA), including Relevant Person's Paid Representative (RPPR), Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA), Safeguarding advocacy and Care Act advocacy The Council is tendering a contract for West Berkshire Adult Advocacy Services in two lots:Lot 1: Healthwatch, NHS Complaints, Learning Disability Partnership Board (LDPB).Lot 2: Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA), including Relevant Person's Paid Representative (RPPR), Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA), Safeguarding advocacy and Care Act advocacy Renewal: There is potential for a three year extension to this contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004288-2023 | | 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 | 11 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,618,832 | | Lots value | £327,354 | | 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 | WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWBURY | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG14 5LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | West Berkshire | | Electoral ward | Newbury Central | | Westminster constituency | Newbury | | Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85310000 - Social work services ## Release History - 11 Feb 2023 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004288-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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