--- title: "Contract for the Provision of Advocacy Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b52e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b52e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b52e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b52e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-03-22" --- # Contract for the Provision of Advocacy Service Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b52e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b52e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b52e.json) ## Summary The Durham County Council is seeking a single Provider to deliver an advocacy service for adults in County Durham. The contract titled "Contract for the Provision of Advocacy Service" falls under the health and social work services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of 24th April 2023. The service will include Independent Care Act Advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocacy, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Paid Relevant Person Representative, and Community Advocacy. This procurement opportunity by Durham County Council for advocacy services in County Durham provides a chance for businesses in the health and social work services sector to compete. Companies specialising in advocacy support for adults and statutory advocacy obligations would be well-suited to apply. The open procedure means businesses have an opportunity to access the tender documentation and submit electronic submissions by the deadline. ## Notice Durham County Council invites applications to tender for a contract to deliver advocacy support for adults across County Durham to support individuals to express their views and wishes in a variety of circumstances to enable them to have choice, control, and independence so that their voices are heard. Durham County Council is seeking a single Provider to deliver an advocacy service that will offer a single gateway and coherent service pathway, which will meet all relevant statutory advocacy obligations, information, and resources to support and empower individuals. The services to be provided are: * Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA) * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA). * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) * Paid Relevant Person Representative (RPR) - to be replaced by IMCA * Community Advocacy Please access the tender documentation for free for full details of the specification and requirements via the NEPO Procontract www.nepo.org (https://www.nepo.org) website and access the tender using DN661660. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Durham County Council invites applications to tender for a contract to deliver advocacy support for adults across County Durham to support individuals to express their views and wishes in a variety of circumstances to enable them to have choice, control, and independence so that their voices are heard. Durham County Council is seeking a single Provider to deliver an advocacy service that will offer a single gateway and coherent service pathway, which will meet all relevant statutory advocacy obligations, information, and resources to support and empower individuals. The services to be provided are: * Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA) * Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA). * Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) * Paid Relevant Person Representative (RPR) - to be replaced by IMCA * Community Advocacy Please access the tender documentation for free for full details of the specification and requirements via the NEPO Procontract (https://www.nepo.org) website and access the tender using DN661660. If you have any problems accessing the documents via the system please contact the NEPO helpdesk as detailed below. The E-tendering System Support is provided by the NEPO portal administration organisation Proactis. 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Any emails to this address will auto-log a support ticket on Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008370-2023 | | 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 | 22 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 5UQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Neville's Cross | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC14 Durham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 22 Mar 2023 at 15:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008370-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://proactis.kayako.com - https://www.durham.gov.uk - https://www.nepo.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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