Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cd5-f31d-71ec-8c87-3b45b85fd34e/independent-adult-and-discretionary-advocacy-services closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Independent adult and discretionary advocacy services [The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-royal-borough-of-windsor-and-maidenhead-council) Estimated value £700,000 Published 29 Nov 2023 Deadline Closed 15 Jan 2024 ## 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 The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is seeking to appoint a single provider to deliver the INDEPENDENT ADULT AND DISCRETIONARY ADVOCACY SERVICES accessible to residents of the borough. The details of the services required are included in ITT Specification (Annex A). The initial term of the contract is 3 years and there is an option to extend for further 2 years. The Independent Adult and Discretionary Advocacy Service will comprise statutory and non-statutory elements. ### How to Express an Interest in This Tender Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal [public.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html](https://public.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html) and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 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Additional information: This procurement is being run using a procedure similar to the Open Procedure described in Regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended). However, the Authority reserves the right to deviate from the formalities of the Open Procedure given the flexibilities permitted by Regulation 76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) in the conduct of procurements for 'Social and Other Specific Services', otherwise referred to as 'Light Touch Regime' procurement. Read full description ## CPV classification Social work and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1155240d-9c7b-42ee-85b4-0052705c9f52) 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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