Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf5-80ed-7201-86f1-89d84e3f52b9/gb-leicester-independent-advocacy-service-for-people-with-mental-health-issues closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-Leicester: Independent Advocacy Service for People with Mental Health Issues Targeting the African, African Caribbean & Asian Communities [Leicester city council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/leicester-city-council) Estimated value £50,000 to £100,000 Published 23 Apr 2015 Deadline Closed 22 May 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Council is seeking a provider of Independent Advocacy Support who can meet the specific needs of those with Mental Health issues from within the African, African Caribbean and Asian communities in order to ensure customers are supported by workers with the relevant skills and experience whilst at the same time, supporting the Council to understand the impact of the Care Act in relation to advocacy provision for this group. The proposed Contract will be for seven months with an option to extend for a further period of 5 months and it is anticipated to award to a single Contractor. The delivery of an Independent Advocacy Service to adults (aged 18+) and older people, plus young people in transition (people preparing for adulthood) resident in Leicester City who are vulnerable, disabled or have complex needs and who receive, are being assessed for, or are entitled to receive services from the Council’s Adult Social Care department. The service will be provided to eligible adults who advocacy need support to enable them to be heard, to secure their rights and get services they need. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement, and the contract will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: [delta-esourcing.com](https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Leicester:-Independent-Advocacy-Service-for-People-with-Mental-Health-Issues-Targeting-the-African%2C-African-Caribbean-%26-Asian-Communities/S7VS8967YZ) To respond to this opportunity, please click here: [delta-esourcing.com/respond/S7VS8967YZ](https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S7VS8967YZ) Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/53702a92-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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