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title: "CBC-1715-T-LS Advocacy Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049c2d"
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buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-19"
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# CBC-1715-T-LS Advocacy Support Services

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049c2d

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC), in partnership with Bedford Borough Council (BBC) and the Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB), has initiated a tender for "CBC-1715-T-LS Advocacy Support Services". This procurement, categorised under Health and social work services (CPV code 85000000), focuses on providing advocacy support services for adults across Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough, excluding Luton. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 21 October 2024. The contract period for this project starts on 1 April 2025 and runs until 31 March 2028, with an option for renewal for up to three additional years. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing all interested businesses to submit their bids by the end date.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy, health, and social work services. Suitable candidates include organisations experienced in delivering community support and social work services, particularly those adept at securing the safety, independence, and community participation of local residents. Given the quality-focused evaluation criteria (60% quality, 40% price), businesses with a strong track record of high-quality service delivery within the sector stand to benefit. The main location of service delivery spans regions UKH25 and UKH24, necessitating providers familiar with these areas and their specific community needs. By engaging in this tender, businesses can not only secure a potentially long-term contract but also contribute to significant social outcomes within the community.

## Notice

This contract will provide Adults Advocacy Support Services for eligible people who are residents of Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough (not including Luton). Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) is the lead organisation for this contract and are commissioning the service in partnership with Bedford Borough Council (BBC) and Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) are the lead organisation for this contract and are commissioning the service in partnership with Bedford Borough Council (BBC) and Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB).This service supports the 4 overarching outcomes that CBC, BBC and BLMK ICB want to achieve from all preventative services we commission. These are that local people are:* Safe and secure* Able to live independently at home* Participating in the community* Not socially isolated or lonely

Renewal: This Contract may be extended for up to a further three years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029982-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICKSANDS |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | TLH24 Bedford, TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029982-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire
- https://www.bedford.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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