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title: "Advocacy Services: Lot 1 - Children's Advocacy, Independent Visitors & Care Leavers Services and Lot 2 - Adult's Advocacy Service. Ref.: I-1841"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04104e"
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buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Advocacy Services: Lot 1 - Children's Advocacy, Independent Visitors & Care Leavers Services and Lot 2 - Adult's Advocacy Service. Ref.: I-1841

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04104e

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for Advocacy Services covering children's and adult services. The procurement process involved multiple lots, with detailed specifications and maximum contract values. The contract is active and has been signed, offering an opportunity for suppliers to provide crucial support services to vulnerable individuals. The Council's statutory duty under the Care Act 2014 ensures independently led support is available. Suppliers can find full details on the Council's e-tendering portal.

This procurement process presents opportunities for service providers specialising in advocacy services to collaborate with Oxfordshire County Council. The contract covers a range of services including children's advocacy, care leavers services, and adult advocacy in various healthcare settings. Suppliers bidding for these lots should demonstrate expertise in providing support to vulnerable individuals, ensuring continuity and consistency across services. The Council's focus on public procurement principles of transparency and equal treatment underscores the importance of fair competition and quality service provision.

## Notice

Tenderers are invited to tender for the provision of Services as described in Appendix 1 Specification for the Provision of Children's Advocacy, Independent Visitors & Care Leavers (Lot 1) and Adult's Advocacy Services (Lot 2). Advocacy services provide the support which enables an individual, usually a vulnerable person, to understand and communicate their choice or express their views on issues and participate in making decisions which affect them. The Council has a statutory duty under the Care Act 2014 to ensure that some form of independently led support is available for eligible children, young people, and adults. The Lot 1: Children's Advocacy, Independent Visitors & Care Leavers Services include: - Specialist IMCA, IMCA DoLS - Paid Relevant Person's - Representative, Rule 1.2 - CoPDoLS service to those people eligible under the Mental Act 2005 (Independent Mental Capacity Advocates) (General) Regulations 2006, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Independent Mental Capacity Advocates) (Expansion of Role) Regulations 2006: and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCA) - Regulation 44 Visits - Independent Visitors Service - Care Leavers Services The Lot 2: Adult's Advocacy Services include: - Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy Service (IMCA & (IMCA DoLS) - Paid Relevant Person's Representative Service (RPR) - Rule 1.2 (CoPDoLS) - Independent Mental Health Advocacy Service (IMHA) - within Secure Hospital and Prison settings - NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy Service - Independent Care Act Advocacy Service (ICAA) - Community Advocacy - Empowerment Network The Provider(s) will be expected to work collaboratively to ensure continuity and consistency across both services. The highest price bidders can submit is PS1,708,430.24 (3 years) - this total is for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 combined. It is anticipated, due to legislative changes that may occur during the Contract Period, that service demand may increase. If this occurs and the Council agrees, the estimated value for the Services may increase up to the value of PS4,312,215.00. Appropriate rights are reserved under the Contracts for the Council to require the Service Provider to meet the anticipated increased demand. The subject matter of this procurement process relates to the delivery of services which are listed to in Schedule 3 to the regulations. As such, the procurement process adopted by the Commissioners has been developed in accordance with Regulation 76 of the regulations and in particular in accordance with the fundamental public procurement principles of transparency and equal treatment. Full details are available through the Council's e-tendering portal at https://sebp.due-north.com/ (ref DN695419)

### Lot Information

Lot 1 -Children's Advocacy, Independent Visitors & Care Leavers Services

Tenderers are invited to tender for the provision of Services as described in Appendix 1 Specification for the Provision of Children's Advocacy, Independent Visitors & Care Leavers (Lot 1) and Adult's Advocacy Services (Lot 2). Advocacy services provide the support which enables an individual, usually a vulnerable person, to understand and communicate their choice or express their views on issues and participate in making decisions which affect them. The Council has a statutory duty under the Care Act 2014 to ensure that some form of independently led support is available for eligible children, young people, and adults. The Lot 1: Children's Advocacy, Independent Visitors & Care Leavers Services include: - Specialist IMCA, IMCA DoLS - Paid Relevant Person's - Representative, Rule 1.2 - CoPDoLS service to those people eligible under the Mental Act 2005 (Independent Mental Capacity Advocates) (General) Regulations 2006, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Independent Mental Capacity Advocates) (Expansion of Role) Regulations 2006: and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCA) - Regulation 44 Visits - Independent Visitors Service - Care Leavers Services The Lot 2: Adult's Advocacy Services include: - Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy Service (IMCA & (IMCA DoLS) - Paid Relevant Person's Representative Service (RPR) - Rule 1.2 (CoPDoLS) - Independent Mental Health Advocacy Service (IMHA) - within Secure Hospital and Prison settings - NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy Service - Independent Care Act Advocacy Service (ICAA) - Community Advocacy - Empowerment Network The Provider(s) will be expected to work collaboratively to ensure continuity and consistency across both services. The highest price bidders can submit is PS1,708,430.24 (3 years) - this total is for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 combined. It is anticipated, due to legislative changes that may occur during the Contract Period, that service demand may increase. If this occurs and the Council agrees, the estimated value for the Services may increase up to the value of PS4,312,215.00. Appropriate rights are reserved under the Contracts for the Council to require the Service Provider to meet the anticipated increased demand. The subject matter of this procurement process relates to the delivery of services which are listed to in Schedule 3 to the regulations. As such, the procurement process adopted by the Commissioners has been developed in accordance with Regulation 76 of the regulations and in particular in accordance with the fundamental public procurement principles of transparency and equal treatment. Full details are available through the Council's e-tendering portal at https://sebp.due-north.com/ (ref DN695419)

Options: This is a 3 year term contract, with the option to extend the term by a further 2 years [in total a 5 year term contract, if the option is exercised].

Lot 2 - Adults Advocacy Services

Tenderers are invited to tender for the provision of Services as described in Appendix 1 Specification for the Provision of Children's Advocacy, Independent Visitors & Care Leavers (Lot 1) and Adult's Advocacy Services (Lot 2). Advocacy services provide the support which enables an individual, usually a vulnerable person, to understand and communicate their choice or express their views on issues and participate in making decisions which affect them. The Council has a statutory duty under the Care Act 2014 to ensure that some form of independently led support is available for eligible children, young people, and adults. The Lot 1: Children's Advocacy, Independent Visitors & Care Leavers Services include: - Specialist IMCA, IMCA DoLS - Paid Relevant Person's - Representative, Rule 1.2 - CoPDoLS service to those people eligible under the Mental Act 2005 (Independent Mental Capacity Advocates) (General) Regulations 2006, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Independent Mental Capacity Advocates) (Expansion of Role) Regulations 2006: and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCA) - Regulation 44 Visits - Independent Visitors Service - Care Leavers Services The Lot 2: Adult's Advocacy Services include: - Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy Service (IMCA & (IMCA DoLS) - Paid Relevant Person's Representative Service (RPR) - Rule 1.2 (CoPDoLS) - Independent Mental Health Advocacy Service (IMHA) - within Secure Hospital and Prison settings - NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy Service - Independent Care Act Advocacy Service (ICAA) - Community Advocacy - Empowerment Network The Provider(s) will be expected to work collaboratively to ensure continuity and consistency across both services. The highest price bidders can submit is PS1,708,430.24 (3 years) - this total is for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 combined. It is anticipated, due to legislative changes that may occur during the Contract Period, that service demand may increase. If this occurs and the Council agrees, the estimated value for the Services may increase up to the value of PS4,312,215.00. Appropriate rights are reserved under the Contracts for the Council to require the Service Provider to meet the anticipated increased demand. The subject matter of this procurement process relates to the delivery of services which are listed to in Schedule 3 to the regulations. As such, the procurement process adopted by the Commissioners has been developed in accordance with Regulation 76 of the regulations and in particular in accordance with the fundamental public procurement principles of transparency and equal treatment. Full details are available through the Council's e-tendering portal at https://sebp.due-north.com/ (ref DN695419)

Options: This is a 3 year term contract, with the option to extend the term by a further 2 years [in total a 5 year term contract, if the option is exercised]. It is anticipated, due to legislative changes that may occur during the Contract Period, that service demand may increase. If this occurs and the Council agrees, the estimated value for the Services may increase up to the value of PS4,312,215.00. Appropriate rights are reserved under the Contracts for the Council to require the Service Provider to meet the anticipated increased demand.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019524-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £4,312,215 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,874,810 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY CONNEX; VOICEABILITY ADVOCACY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2024 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019524-2024
- 30 Oct 2023 at 17:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032056-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=4bcf8ee3-656e-ee11-8124-005056b64545
- https://sebp.due-north.com/

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