Published date: 16 February 2017

This notice was replaced on 5 April 2017

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 5 April 2017)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£244,000

Procurement reference

DN241147

Published date

16 February 2017

Closing date

15 March 2017

Contract start date

25 July 2017

Contract end date

24 July 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Blackpool Council seeks to appoint one provider of Advocacy services under a single contract which will coverall Advocacy provision in Blackpool. This will bring Advocacy services for adults and children together under a single contract to create a "Single Point of Access" to Advocacy Services through the "Blackpool Advocacy Hub". The aim is for a more coordinated and joined up Advocacy Service to deliver all Independent Advocacy for eligible adults, children and young people with health and social care needs (comprising adults with learning difficulties, mental health problems, physical and sensory, autistic spectrum conditions and older people, looked after children) living in Blackpool.


About the buyer

Address

PO Box 4
Blackpool
FY1 1NA
England

Email

jenna.douthwaite@blackpool.gov.uk