Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c69-dd5d-717d-b5bb-f5e6996527f6/request-for-information-advocacy-services-for-vulnerable-adults closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Request for Information - Advocacy Services for Vulnerable Adults [Portsmouth City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/portsmouth-city-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 15 Oct 2021 Deadline Closed 12 Nov 2021 ## 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. - 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 Portsmouth City Council (the 'council') currently have a contract in place for the delivery of Advocacy services for vulnerable adults in Portsmouth. This contract is due to end on the 30th June 2022 and is currently valued at £179,999.00 per annum. The purpose of this engagement is to share with you information about the current service and also our current service specification and ask you to comment on our requirements. Any information a provider shares could be used to assist drafting the final specification. We are also using the process to 'test the market' to obtain a better understanding of the level of interest from potential providers in delivering this service. Providers should note that there is no obligation to take part in this exercise and that, if they do not take part, it will not preclude them from any subsequent related procurement process. Engaging providers will not receive preferential treatment in any subsequent quotation or tender process, and this is in no way an indication of the selection of any organisation or a guarantee of future work. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is undertaking a market consultation exercise for the following project - Request for Information - Advocacy Services for Vulnerable Adults The full details and ability to participate in this exercise will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current) Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes Read full description ## CPV classification Social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2ab51736-a7bc-4ad8-bb8c-efc52eebdbd0) 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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