Health and social work services

Tender description

Kirklees Council is considering a procurement exercise to commission a new Advocacy Hub which consists of the following services: — Independent mental capacity advocacy (IMCA) and Relevant person representative services (RPR). — Care act advocacy and General advocacy. — Independent NHS complaints advocacy (NHSCA). The tender opportunity will be advertised and managed through the regional procurement portal www.yortender.co.uk If you are interested in tendering for the advocacy hub tender you must be registered on your tender in advance of the tender being published in April 2018. Kirklees Council wish to commission an Advocacy Hub which consists of the following services: — Independent mental capacity advocacy (IMCA) and Relevant person representative services (RPR). — Care act advocacy and General advocacy. — Independent NHS complaints advocacy (NHSCA). Advocacy services are provided for eligible people to ensure that they are able to: — Have their voice heard on issues that are important to them. — Express their views and concerns. — Defend and safeguard their rights. — Have their views and wishes considered when decisions are being made about their lives. — Access information and services. — Explore choices and options. The anticipated benefits of the hub are: — Improved accessibility for individuals and referral organisations. — Providing a clearer, more seamless pathway for individuals. — Providing greater flexibility and improved user experience with regards to service response, enabling the service provider greater scope to move resources within the hub at times of increased demand for one type of advocacy provision. — Providing a more cost effective, efficient and financially sustainable service through economies of scale. The services are currently delivered under separate contracts and by different service providers, however the new Advocacy hub contract will be awarded to one successful economic operator, to deliver the full requirements of the service specification. Consortia bids will be welcomed. The anticipated start date for the contract is 1.10.2018 or such other date as may be agreed. It is anticipated that the contract will be for 3 years with an option to extend for a further period or for successive periods up to 30.9.2023, or other such date in line with the start date. The estimated total annual value of the contract is GBP 354 559.00. This will be split across the following service areas: IMCA and RPR — GBP 120 000.00. Care act advocacy — GBP 180 559.00. NHS Complaints advocacy — GBP 54 000.00. The service is likely to be subject to the implications of the Acquired Rights Directive EU2001/23/EC and the Transfer of undertakings (Protection of employment) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/246) (as amended) (“TUPE”). However it is a matter for the tenderers to determine for themselves whether or not TUPE applies to their prospective tenders, and it is strongly recommended by the Council that tenderers seek their own independent professional advice (including any legal, financial or actuarial advice) in this respect in order to fully understand the potential consequences of TUPE before compiling and submitting their final tender submissions to the Council. Due to the anticipated value of the contract for care services the Council will be required to run a procurement exercise under the light touch regime set out in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This is likely to be using a process akin to the open procedure but the Council gives no commitment at this stage.