Published date: 10 December 2020

This notice was replaced on 13 April 2021

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

Awarded contract (published 13 April 2021)

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

East Midlands

Value of contract

£4,392,320

Procurement reference

LINCOLN001-DN514028-50498158

Published date

10 December 2020

Closing date

5 February 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 July 2021

Contract end date

30 June 2024

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

Lincolnshire County Council will be undertaking a procurement in line with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR) the light touch regime and pursuant to Reg 76 (7) of the PCR for Lincolnshire Independent Advocacy Services. The support of an independent advocate can help a person form and articulate their views about what they should receive in terms of social care, mental health and general health services, explain how they are being treated and feel they should be treated and communicate their views to those in a position of authority. LCC is fully committed to the principles and benefits of independent advocacy in protecting these basic human rights. LCC wishes to see the new Independent Advocacy Service from July 2021 build on the success of previous arrangements in Lincolnshire.


About the buyer

Contact name

Marie Kaempfe-Rice

Address

County Offices
Newland
Lincoln
LN1 1YL
England

Telephone

+44 1522554087

Email

marie.kaempfe-rice@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Website

https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk