Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Solihull MBC
Council House, Manor Square
Solihull
B91 3QB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG32 - Solihull
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
SOL - Advocacy Services 2025
Reference number
SOL - 21675
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75300000 - Compulsory social security services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
SMBC requires Advocacy Services to cover; NHS Complaints Advocacy Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding (DoLS) and Responsible Persons Representative (RPR) Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) Care Act Advocacy Parents’ Advocacy The Advocacy Service will promote the independence of people with support needs and enable them to enjoy an active and fulfilled life through the provision of services that minimise social exclusion and promotes good health and independence.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £4,211,861.59
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85320000 - Social services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG32 - Solihull
Main site or place of performance
Solihull MBC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Advocacy services provide an important service for people who would otherwise be unable to represent their own interests effectively, often with regard to the care that they receive. The service increases the likelihood of the person getting an outcome that they desire from their care, helping to support person-centred care.Councils have a number of statutory duties to provide advocacy services for people who meet specific criteria set out in various pieces of legislation, meaning that a range of individuals are eligible for statutory advocacy services. These duties are set out in the Care Act 2014, Health and Social Care Act 2012, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 1983.These services are broken down into:· Care Act Advocacy· Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)· Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)· NHS Complaints Advocacy· Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding (DoLS) and Responsible Persons Representative (RPR)· Parents’ AdvocacyThe aim of the services is to help individuals who lack either the capacity or the access to information to express their views and be represented in key decision-making processes. The services do not provide advice but serve to give individuals the tools to make informed decisions where possible, in some cases non-instructed advocacy may be necessary where the advocate seeks to act in the best interests of an individual.The Adults Statutory Advocacy and Parents’ Advocacy are not the only advocacy services which exist in the borough and will be required to collaborate with other advocacy services. Currently, a non-statutory advocacy service is available within Brooklands Hospital, which the provider will be required to liaise with in order to ensure people eligible for IMHA are receiving the service. Additionally, children’s advocacy services are contracted by SMBC Children’s Social Care with links required to identify individuals who will become or are eligible for the services provided in this contract.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,339,923.1
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 October 2025
End date
30 September 2030
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract term is anticipated to run for 5 years from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2030, with an option to extend for up to 4 years, to no later than 30th September 2034.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
All participating suppliers are required to register on Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council`s E-Tendering and Contract Management System (CSW-JETS), by visiting the website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets . The selection of shortlisted suppliers for the tender stage will depend upon evaluation and scoring of the details provided in and with the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire submission.Please note that you will be unable to submit your questionnaire on the e-tendering system after the stated deadline and questionnaires will not be accepted in any other way.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
9 May 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
9 May 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Place
Solihull MBC
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
PRU
London
Country
United Kingdom