Advocacy Services · POhWER for Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (Oct 2023)

CPV: Health and social work services · Other community, social and personal services

Shortlisting

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Procedure method

Open procedure

Legal basis

CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)

Procurement category

Services

Notice status

Awarded

Procurement threshold

Unspecified in notice

Regulatory regime

Standard

Commercial structure

Stand-alone contract (no framework)

Competition type

Competitive procedure

GPA / WTO covered

Unspecified in notice

Recurring procurement

Unspecified in notice

First published

3 Oct 2023, 14:16 BST

Last source update

19 Mar 2024, 14:35 GMT

Authority reference

2023/S 000-029116

FTS notice number

2024/S 000-008855

Classification (CPV)

Health and social work servicesOther community, social and personal services

Delivery area

West Midlands (UKG37)

Official registry OCID

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Publisher note: Participants are advised that as the services sought pursuant to this notice are adult social services and therefore subject to the "light touch regime" as set out in regulations 74-77 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 it is not subject to the full obligations of the Procurement Directive but are nonetheless subject to the general obligations of transparency, equal treatment and non-discrimination. Participants should not infer from any references to the authority using a process or tender documents which are similar to one of the mandatory procedures that the authority is following one of those procedures. The authority is following its own tender process akin to the open procedure for this procurement. The authority reserves the right to award the contract in whole or part, to cancel or amend the tender process, not award the contract in whole or part, and does not bind itself to accept any tender. The authority reserves the right to makes any changes it sees fit to the content and structure of the procurement competition and shall not be liable in any circumstances for any costs, or expenses incurred by any economic organisation in responding to this notice or in tendering for the contract. The contract is for the term of 4 years (1.4.24 - 31.3.28). Potential suppliers should note that in accordance with UK Government's policies on transparency the authority may decide to publish the ITT and other tender documents and text from the contract awarded subject to possible redaction at the discretion of the authority. To comply with the public sector equality duties the successful contractor will be expected to comply with the equality and diversity legislation in executing this contract. As a minimum standard the authority utilises the common standard for equalities in public procurement. If you are not currently subject to UK legislation, documentary evidence of your compliance of equivalent legislation which is designed to eliminate discrimination and to promote equality of opportunity in the Country where you are registered will be required. Under this procurement, the contractor will be required to support the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012. The contract mainly reflects services currently being provided by existing organisations, and therefore the EC Acquired Rights Directive 2001/23/EC as amended and/or the transfer of undertakings (protection of employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this contract. This opportunity will not be split up into multiple lots. This decision was made because due to the close link between Care Act and IMCA advocacy, that the provider should be the same to avoid the need for clients to repeat their stories. The Council will also get better value for money by working with one provider for all four forms of advocacy through reduced contract management, monitoring and administration. One contract also allows flexibility to meet changes in demand between the different elements of advocacy. This will also provide a more joined up and simpler referral process for clients at the front end. To tender for this provision, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal; from the homepage click "Register" to complete the registration process. If you require any further help in respect of the supplier portal please contact the In-tend Support Team on 0844 272 8810.

Submission deadline

7 Nov 2023, 13:00 GMT

Submission channel

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Accepted languages

en

• POhWERAwarded supplierGB-COH: 03323040 Stevenage, UK

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