---
title: "Advocacy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043911"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-08"
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# Advocacy Services

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043911

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract for advocacy services to Sheffield Citizens Advice and Law Centre. The procurement process, titled "Advocacy Services," falls under the industry category of social work and related services and encompasses both statutory and non-statutory advocacy. The location for this service is Sheffield, identified by the region code UKE32. The contract was signed on 1st August 2024, following an open procurement procedure. Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 15th March 2024, and the tender was classified under CPV code 85300000 with additional classifications for guidance services and other community, social, and personal services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in delivering advocacy services, particularly those that can offer quality, social value, and competitive pricing, as indicated by the award criteria: 75% quality, 10% social value, and 15% price. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong understanding of the legislative requirements and the ability to adapt to changing needs would be well-suited to compete for such tenders in the future. The flexible and innovative nature of the contract provides a platform for businesses to develop and expand their service offerings, contributing to the growth of their business while meeting the needs of Sheffield's residents.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of advocacy services in Sheffield, delivering both statutory and non-statutory advocacy.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the provision of advocacy services in Sheffield, delivering both statutory and non-statutory advocacy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025075-2024 |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2024 - 11 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,720,000 |
| Lots value | £6,720,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,376,001 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHEFFIELD CITIZENS ADVICE AND LAW CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025075-2024
- 9 Feb 2024 at 17:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004527-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=78166&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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