Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c34-708b-73ed-8fc3-cc2fa6ca7fe8/tees-advocacy-services-framework awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Tees Advocacy Services Framework [Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/redcar-cleveland-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 10 Nov 2018 Deadline Closed 17 Dec 2018 ## 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. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, Middlesbrough Council and Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council wish to appoint a framework of providers for the provision of Advocacy Services across the Tees Valley area on an individual case-by-case basis co-ordinated by the Referrer/Hub. (Please note - The Hub will be procured through a separate procurement process). This Framework will be made up of five Lots. You may bid for one or more Lots. - Lot 1 Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) - Lot 2 Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) - Lot 3 Paid Relevant Persons Representative (PRPR) - Lot 4 Care Act Advocate - Lot 5 Non-Statutory (General) Advocate TUPE may apply to this opportunity. Additional information: Please be advised that Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council are conducting this procurement via the NEPO Portal (Pro-Contract) [nepo.org](https://www.nepo.org). You will need to register as a supplier on the site (registration is free) and search for Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council within the Contract Opportunities section. Once your expression of interest has been received, immediate access to the tender documentation is granted, for the person who expressed the interest. You will need to log back in to access the documentation. ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0fe00326-7340-4230-9fd7-36769be79dd1) 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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