Published date: 9 February 2024
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Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£1,090,100 to £1,910,700
Procurement reference
CC001-DN710713-42773922
Published date
9 February 2024
Closing date
11 March 2024
Closing time
10:30am
Contract start date
1 June 2024
Contract end date
31 May 2029
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Cumberland Council are procuring Independent Advocacy Services for Adults with Health and Social Care Needs. This tender relates to the area covered by Cumberland Council - Carlisle, Allerdale and Copeland.
The primary role of advocacy services shall be to meet all statutory requirements for the provision of professional independent advocacy.
The Council is looking to appoint a Provider to deliver a Cumberland Advocacy Hub covering the four types of statutory advocacy below:
• Care Act Advocacy (CAA).
• Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA).
• Independent Mental Health Act Advocacy (IMHA)
• NHS Complaints
The initial period of the contract is 3 years. There are two optional extensions of 12 months each. The use of these extensions is at the absolute discretion of the Council.
The contract end date on this notice includes these extension periods.
The estimated annual value of the contract is: £345,800 excluding VAT.
The estimated maximum contract value over the three year term is: £1,090,100 excluding VAT. This includes an estimate of any potential uplifts.
The estimated maximum contract value over the three year term plus the two 12 month optional extensions is: £1,910,700 excluding VAT. This includes an estimate of any potential uplifts.
You must be registered on The Chest (https://www.the-chest.org.uk/) to access the tender documents. All bids must be received electronically via the Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT. For full details please read the ITT and its Schedules. Any clarifications about the tender must be sent via the messaging on the Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT.
About the buyer
Contact name
Allison Paterson
Address
Cumbria House
107 - 117 Botchergate
Carlisle
CA1 1RD
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 7867201769
allison.paterson@cumberland.gov.uk
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